The Garbage King
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Book Description
Inspired by the true story of an African childhood lived on the edge of destitution, award-winning Elizabeth Laird's new novel takes readers on an unforgettable emotional journey. When Mamo's mother dies, he is abandoned in the shanties of Addis Ababa. Stolen by a child-trafficker and sold to a farmer, he is cruelly treated. Escaping back to the city, he meets another, very different runaway. Dani... More
Book Information
Publisher | Demco Media |
Binding | Turtleback (11 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 4-8 |
# of Pages | 329 |
ISBN-10 | 0606310274 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0606310277 |
Publication Date | 09/30/2004 |
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