{"product_id":"one-hen-katie-smith-milway-9781554530281","title":"One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference","description":"\u003cp\u003e Inspired by true events, \u003ci\u003eOne Hen\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Kojo's story is inspired by the life of Kwabena Darko, who as a boy started a tiny poultry farm just like Kojo's, which later grew to be the largest in Ghana, and one of the largest in west Africa. Kwabena also started a trust that gives out small loans to people who cannot get a loan from a bank. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Hen\u003c\/i\u003e shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. The final pages of \u003ci\u003eOne Hen\u003c\/i\u003e explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Hen\u003c\/i\u003e is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Katie Smith Milway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1554530288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781554530281\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kids Can Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12.10h x 9.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e121602 \/ One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e IndieFab awards - Third Place\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Massachusetts Book Award (MassBook) - Winner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward:\u003c\/b\u003e Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2008 pg. 58\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Review - Children\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2008 pg. 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2008 pg. 299 - Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/24\/2008 pg. 80\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2008 pg. 103\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2008 pg. 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2008 pg. 464 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMulticultural Review\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2008 pg. 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2008 pg. 464 - Recommended, Satisfactory","brand":"Katie Smith Milway","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44043104387327,"sku":"9781554530281","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3e9e5fe2-39ab-48c3-8464-ff812ffe0c26.jpg?v=1684965280","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/one-hen-katie-smith-milway-9781554530281","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}