Beb his three older sisters and their parents Kalu (who is a doctor,) and Esse stay in Monguno. Ten year old Beb and Kalu discuss Boko Haram, the extremist militia who have been attacking government areas and the possibility Monguno could be next Kalu had warned Beb to be wary.
When that day came it was with a vengeance they rounded up the people the men they would try and persuade to join them if not they’d be killed the women and children would be sold to the highest bidders into slavery or prostitution.
Kalu, Esse, Beb and the three girls manage to escape that’s when the Journey begins. First they had to escape to Morocco from there they hoped to fly to London.
We go on the Journey with the family through the rough terrain the horrors they see the decisions they have to make the people they have to leave behind the corruption, people taking advantage of the situation. Will they manage to escape the Boko Haram or will they be killed like so many others?
I really enjoyed this book it was a bit harrowing at times given the ongoing wars it really makes you think about the hardships of the people in the countries affected by war, they are normal hardworking people who just happen to live in a certain area and because of this they can lose their lives and their families. They endure the hundreds of miles treks to try for a better life not even a better life just a life and when they get to the borders they’re not wanted there. It is heartbreaking. Brilliant read but be warned plenty of tissues will be a requirement.