| My Name Is Blessing Contributor(s): Walters, Eric (Author), Fernandes, Eugenie (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1770493018 ISBN-13: 9781770493018 Publisher: Tundra Books (NY) OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Orphans & Foster Homes - Juvenile Fiction | Disabilities & Special Needs |
| Dewey: E |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (0.95 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Cultural Region - East Africa - Topical - Physically Challenged - Ethnic Orientation - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on the life of a real boy, this warm-hearted, beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Baraka, a young Kenyan boy with a physical disability. Baraka and eight cousins live with their grandmother. She gives them boundless love, but there is never enough money or food, and life is hard --love doesn't feed hungry stomachs or clothe growing bodies, or school keen minds. Baraka is too young, and, with his disability, needs too much, and she is too old. A difficult choice must be made, and grandmother and grandchild set off on a journey to see if there is a place at the orphanage for Baraka. The story begins by looking at Baraka's physical disability as a misfortune, but ends by looking beyond the disability, to his great heart and spirit, and the blessings he brings. |