| Bonyo Bonyo: A True Story of a Brave Boy from Kenya Contributor(s): Oelschlager, Vanita (Author), Blackwood, Kristin (Illustrator), Blanc, Mike (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0981971431 ISBN-13: 9780981971438 Publisher: Vanita Books OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Africa |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 9" W x 11.25" (1.10 lbs) 42 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Cultural Region - African - Ethnic Orientation - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Bonyo Bonyo is a true story about how a Kenyan boy's courage and determination, along with critical support from family and strangers, helped him live out his dream of becoming a physician. Pursuing his goal forces him to leave his family and ultimately his country. But years later he is able to return as a doctor with the resources to build a much-needed clinic. Bonyo's story is full of wonderful core values: individual determination, growth through loss and pain, willingness of others to help us reach goals, the benefits of giving back. Intended for 4-8 year olds, ones who are old enough to understand how hard it would be to leave your family just so you can continue to go to school. Vanita Oelschlager wrote this book after interviewing Dr. Bonyo Bonyo. Dr. Bonyo Bonyo practices family medicine in Akron, Ohio. He tells each patient that they are family to him. |