Three young orphans from Kenya, one who is HIV positive, one who stepped on a land mine and lost a leg and his sight, and one whose entire family was slaughtered in front of her and who hasn't talked since, find a flyer about a children's conference at the United Nations.
They stow away on an airplane, hoping to attend the conference to let the world know what is happening to the children of their country. They are courageous and resourceful, and find people along the way who are charmed by them and their story, and help them on their way.
This young adult novel is inspiring and uplifting, and very sad. The authors have spent decades trying to let people know of the millions of children in developing nations whose most basic needs go unmet, and who often die for lack of food, shelter or medical care. A sobering read.
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