Golden Boy

Readers will be caught by the contemporary story of prejudice, both unspoken and violent, as tension builds to the climax. -- Booklist A moving novel that explores finding the worth of an individual as they see themselves, not as the world sees them. --VOYA A riveting snapshot of one Tanzanian boy who makes himself matter. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Readers will be haunted by Habo's voice as he seeks a place of dignity and respect in society. An important and affecting story. --School Library Journal, starred review Harrowing but ultimately redemptive... the murder of Tanzania's albinos is a real and horrific phenomenon of the past 15 years, a cold fact that makes the fictional events in 'Golden Boy' more moving and consequential than those in any dystopian young-adult chase-drama. --The Wall Street Journal Golden Boy is an amazing story of prejudice, bravery and acceptance. From the very first page, I was captivated by Habo and his struggle to find his place in the world. --Kristin Levine, critically acclaimed author of The Lions of Little Rock A commandingly written debut, Golden Boy is a moving, gorgeous account of what it means to feel profoundly different when the stakes are survival itself. --Eliot Schrefer, author of National Book Award Finalist Endangered Through the course of the story Habo grows from a dependent character to one who is strong enough to defend himself and others against injustice. Well-written and researched... --LMC