Eleven-year-old Nhamo lives in a traditional village in Mozambique, where she doesnt quite fit in. Featuring brand-new cover art and bonus materials, this Newbery Honor book by award-winning, bestselling author Farmer is being reissued. nThis Newbery Honor book by award-winning, bestselling author Nancy Farmer is being reissued in paperback nEleven-year-old Nhamo lives in a traditional village in Mozambique, where she doesnt quite fit in. When her family tries to force her into marrying a cruel man, she runs away to Zimbabwe, hoping to find the father shes never met. But what should have been a short boat trip across the border turns into a dangerous year-long adventure, and Nhamo must summon her innermost courage to ensure her survival.n