This is a childrens' book - it's the one my class is currently reading. There are a few bits of it which are probably a bit beyond their age, but the basic idea - the contrast (and interaction) between the two main characters in Addis Ababa, one incredibly poor, living in the slums and then sold into slavery and one very wealthy - is provoking a lot of discussion among the kids - most of whom have no real concept of poverty, even those who are pretty poorly off by London standards. I thought it very compelling read, with well-drawn characters, none of whom was black or white in their behaviour and choices, and would definitely recommend it for mature tweens and younger teens (and older, too).
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