
Displaced
by Patrick Ochieng
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Pub Date Aug 05 2025 | Archive Date Apr 30 2025
Lerner Publishing Group | Carolrhoda Books ®
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Description
Fourteen-year-old Kimathi has a comfortable life in the suburbs of western Kenya—until a contentious election explodes into violence.
His father is killed, his house is destroyed, and he and his mother and sister must flee. They find themselves in a camp for internally displaced persons, who’ve been driven from their homes but haven’t left their country.
Kim struggles to adapt to his new reality: living in a tent, facing prejudice at the local school, and struggling to get basic supplies. His family even has to buy water by the jug, paying high prices controlled by a ruthless gang of water sellers.
Gradually, Kim makes friends at the camp and starts to rebuild his life. Together, he and the other kids hatch a plan to get the camp a reliable water supply―along with some hope.
Advance Praise
"Displaced is a compelling and passionately moving tale of resilience and hope, capturing the strength of the human spirit amidst unimaginable hardship. Patrick Ochieng splendidly brings to life the story of Kimathi, a young hero with the courage and determination to rebuild in the face of adversity."—Eucabeth Odhiambo, author of Auma's Long Run
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9798765648698 |
PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 224 |
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