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Djemas Traum vom großen Auftritt
A childhood in Mali
Translated from French by Claudia Stein
© 2001 Reihe Baobab by Atlantis Verlag
192 pages
ISBN 978-3-7152-0452-9
Ages 10 and up
Djema's family must move to the capital because his father has lost his job. Together with his new friends, Djema discovers the big city, watches the famous wrestlers, is enchanted by young street musicians, plays football, and learns where to steal mangoes. During his vacation, Djema returns to his village to visit his uncle. There, several tests are waiting for him.
Original edition: © 2001 by Atlantis/Orell Füssli Verlag AG, Zürich
out of print