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Book SynopsisA Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2021
Trade Review"This richly textured contemporary story set in Ghana highlights timely issues around the environment and exploitation of the poor. The well-developed sense of place and natural dialogue create an immersive reading experience, and Ato and his friends, especially fearless Dzifa, are engaging as they discover the courage to push for truth. A powerful coming-of-age story of self-discovery and overcoming fear." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Baitie offers a fully fleshed, sensorially detailed narrative exploring regret and the manipulation of fears through the lens of children’s curiosity in her absorbing latest." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A middle-grade must-read." -- Booklist
