Overview
Through her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time. Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own.Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka's inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English. In the face of dozens of hospital visits and painful surgeries, Rebeka's incredible bravery and joyful spirit carry her to the opportunity of a lifetime. A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk.
Full Product Details
Author: Meredith Davis ,
Rebeka Uwitonze
Publisher: Scholastic
Imprint: Scholastic
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.272kg
ISBN: 9781338356373
ISBN 10: 1338356372
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 October 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
* ...the authors sensitively convey Uwitonze's wealth of strength through adversity and the familial love...that helped her navigate her experience. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTouching. -- Kirkus ReviewsA stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk. -- Junior Library Guild, Winter 2020 selectionThis book deserves a place in every library. It is a testimony to the power of faith and perseverance. -- Patricia S. Brown, Educational Reviewer, School Library Connection
* ...the authors sensitively convey Uwitonze's wealth of strength through adversity and the familial love...that helped her navigate her experience. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Touching. -- Kirkus Reviews A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk. -- Junior Library Guild, Winter 2020 selection This book deserves a place in every library. It is a testimony to the power of faith and perseverance. -- Patricia S. Brown, Educational Reviewer, School Library Connection
* ...the authors sensitively convey Uwitonze's wealth of strength through adversity and the familial love...that helped her navigate her experience. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Touching. -- Kirkus Reviews A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk. -- Junior Library Guild, Winter 2020 selection This book deserves a place in every library. It is a testimony to the power of faith and perseverance. -- Patricia S. Brown, Educational Reviewer, School Library Connection
Author Information
Meredith Davis worked at an independent children's bookstore and started the Austin chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators before earning her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives and writes in Austin, Texas. Rebeka Uwitonze goes to school in Kayonza, Rwanda, and spends her holidays at her home in Bugesera. She was born with arthrogryposis, a disease that caused her joints to contract, resulting in stiffness, clubfeet, and muscle atrophy in her arms. Her Own Two Feet is her debut book, in which she is able to share her inspiring story with the world. To find out more about Rebeka, go to herowntwofeet.com.
