When Hoopoes Go to Heaven (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780857894113)

The irresistible story of Benedict Tungazara, a 10-year-old boy in Swaziland who loves beautiful birds, his mother's cakes, and making people happy

Ten-year-old Benedict is feeling happy. His family's new home in Swaziland has the most beautiful garden in the whole entire world, teeming with insects, frogs, and his favorite cinnamon-coloured birds. Here, crouched in the cool shade of the lucky-bean tree, it's easy to forget the loneliness that comes from his siblings playing without him and easy to stop himself from fretting about how to fix his Mama's failing cake-baking business. Of course, there are many things in Africa that cannot be put right by a boy who isn't yet big. But in Benedict's wonder-filled world, even the ugliest situation has a certain magic. Warm, funny, and brimming with life, this novel paints a fresh and compelling picture of life in Swaziland that will capture readers' imaginations and restore their faith in humanity.

Author: Gaile Parkin
ISBN-10: 0857894110
ISBN-13: 9780857894113
Publisher: Corvus
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2013
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 7.88h x 5.16w x 1.02d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/15/2013