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Fiona Sweeney wants to do something that matters, and she chooses to make her mark in the arid bush of northeastern Kenya. By helping to start a traveling library, she hopes to bring the words of Homer, Hemingway, and Dr. Seuss to far-flung tiny communities where people live daily with drought, hunger, and disease. Her intentions are honorable, and her rules are firm: due to the limited number of donated books, if any one of them is not returned, the bookmobile will not return.
But, encumbered by her Western values, Fi does not understand the people she seeks to help. And in the impoverished small community of Mididima, she finds herself caught in the middle of a volatile local struggle when the bookmobile's presence sparks a dangerous feud between the proponents of modernization and those who fear the loss of traditional ways.
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“Masha Hamilton’s portrayal of nomadic culture is lovingly and colorfully told” (USA Today)
Hamilton presents a rare and balanced perspective . . . using rich and evocative prose . . . Highly recommended. (Library Journal)
“a poignant, ennobling, and buoyant tale of risks and rewards, surrender and sacrifice” (Booklist (starred review))
“The Camel Bookmobile vibrates with the life and landscape of Africa” (BookPage)
“captivating” (Entertainment Weekly)
“Hamilton’s captivating third novel...weaves memorable characters and elemental emotions in artful prose.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Inspired by real events, this captivating story about a determined chick with a big heart will touch you deeply.” (Cosmopolitan)
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The Camel Bookmobile
Vendeur : Jenhams Books, Dundee, Royaume-Uni
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paperback. Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition, appears unused. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000146908
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The Camel Bookmobile
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Phoenix, 2007
ISBN 10 : 0753822989
ISBN 13 : 9780753822982
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Vendeur : Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Espagne
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Etat : Aceptable. : Fiona Sweeney busca hacer algo que importe y elige dejar su huella en la árida maleza del noreste de Kenia. Al ayudar a iniciar una biblioteca itinerante, espera llevar las palabras de Homero, Hemingway y el Dr. Seuss a pequeñas comunidades lejanas donde la gente vive a diario con sequía, hambre y enfermedades. Sus intenciones son honorables y sus reglas son firmes: debido al número limitado de libros donados, si alguno de ellos no se devuelve, el bibliobús no regresará. Pero, agobiada por sus valores occidentales, Fi no comprende a las personas a las que busca ayudar. Y en la empobrecida pequeña comunidad de Mididima, se encuentra atrapada en medio de una lucha local volátil cuando la presencia del bibliobús desata una peligrosa disputa entre los defensores de la modernización y aquellos que temen la pérdida de las costumbres tradicionales. EAN: 9780753822982 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: The Camel Bookmobile Autor: Masha Hamilton Idioma: en Páginas: 320 Formato: tapa blanda. N° de réf. du vendeur Happ-2025-09-19-3e5b51b3
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The Camel Bookmobile
Vendeur : Jenhams Books, Dundee, Royaume-Uni
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paperback. Etat : Fine. Fine condition, appears unused. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000146874
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