Muchoki's mother is suffering from malaria leaving him to supply for the family and care for his younger sister, Jata. They live in a refugee camp with millions of other people which causes food and water to be in short supply. Muchoki's dad died due to political violence and they have no family left. The only family they have are Muchoki's grandparents and other relatives on his mother's side living in Kikima but Muchoki's mom is not sure if they are still alive. Just a few days after they decide to look for Muchoki's grandparents as soon as Muchoki's mother gets better, she dies. With Muchoki being younger than 16, both him and Jata are considered orphans and they are told that they will be sent to different orphanages to live. Muchoki opposes the idea of being miles away from his sister and they run away from the camp setting foot on the longest journey they've ever experienced. Will Muchoki and his sister make it to Kikima hundreds of kilometres away with no money and find their remaining family? I think this book represents the pillar courage because of how Muchoki and his sister overcame the challenges that they faced during the journey home and I would rate it 5/5 stars.
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