Sophie and the Albino Camel
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Andersen Press
Creators
Stephen Davies is a missionary living amongst Fulani herders in West Africa. He speaks Fulfulde, eats millet, accompanies cattle-drives and preaches the gospel in culturally relevant ways. At present he is working towards the set-up of a Fulfulde radio station which will broadcast news, griot music and advice about cows, crops and health. He also writes for the Guardian Weekly (Letters from Burkina Faso) and occasionally for the Sunday Times. He has a website: www.voiceinthedesert.org.uk
Reviews
Pure adventure story . . . An exceptional short novel.
TES
A joyous adventure story for the 8-10s.
York Evening Press
Wonderfully fast moving and humorous style
Northern Echo
Almost Kiplingesque . . . a wonderful story for readers from 8 to 80.
School Librarian
I like the bit where the snake attacks and Gidaado throws a shirt over its head!
Independent on Sunday