About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to grapple with global inequality, the ethics of consumerism, or the harsh realities of forced migration. It is an essential choice for a young person who wants to understand the human cost behind everyday luxuries like diamonds and who is ready to engage with mature themes of survival and systemic injustice. The story follows fifteen year old Patson as his family moves to the Marange diamond fields in Zimbabwe, only to have their lives upended by government corruption and violence. Through Patson's harrowing journey across the border to South Africa, the book explores profound themes of resilience, the bonds of family, and the loss of innocence. While the content is intense, it offers a transformative look at how one maintains hope and integrity when the world feels broken. It is best suited for older teens who can process graphic depictions of hardship within a historical and social context.
