Library's review
This riveting story dealing with prejudice against albinos in Tanzania is centered on 13-year-old Habo, a runaway searching for acceptance. Along the way, Habo encounters poachers who want to sell his body parts for luck. Glossary, Video Suggestions
Genres
Lexile
820L
Publication
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (2013), 384 pages
Description
"A Tanzanian albino boy finds himself the ultimate outsider, hunted because of the color of his skin"--
Awards
Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee — 2016)
Sequoyah Book Award (Nominee — Intermediate — 2016)
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 2016)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Teen — 2016)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
384
Physical description
384 p.; 8.5 inches
ISBN
0399161120 / 9780399161124
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |