Muktar and the Camels

About this book

Muktar lives in an orphanage on the border of Kenya and Somalia. He daydreams about his old life with his family and especially tending to camels. One day visitors arrive bearing books and Muktars friend Ismail is excited; so is Muktar but for a different reasonthe visitors are riding on camels. Muktar quickly discovers that one of the animals is injured and realizes this is his chance to prove himself. If there is anythingMuktar knows it is camels. Through the eyes of an endearing protagonist whose love and respect for animals shines this beautifully told story introduces young readers to another part of the world and way of life.