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I bought this book and read it in almost one sitting. I really enjoyed it, as did my 12-year-old son. I loved how it illustrates the struggles of the two main characters, Asha, a girl of Indian origin and Yesofu, a native African boy. Their friendship is depicted within the backdrop of historical events in Uganda in the early '70s. Both Asha and Yesofu struggle with questions of loyalty and identity within their own ethnic groups and country. The meaning of their friendship and its importance is challenged by what is happening around them. The book does not shy away from some of the harsh realities of what occurred in Uganda under Idi Amin’s regime. The novel moves at a swift pace, creating a sense of suspense and anticipation. I found some of the minor characters intriguing, too, bringing other perspectives to the historical events. Overall, I would highly recommend this book.

Very repetitive dialogue.I lived in Africa.Well aware of the political events described in the book.I believe this content would be better in a for adults biography. Not for children.

A superbly written piece on a dark period in Uganda in the early seventies.Tina Athaide's style in writing grabs one's attention and I could not put the book down until I read it cover to cover.Encountering Idi Amin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 1986 only fueled my desire to read the book. Superbly written.

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This story has it all! There are a lot of books about BFFs breaking up, but this book shows that problem from a new perspective. Asha (Indian) and Yesofu (African) have grown up together in Uganda and been best friends until the 1972 Indian Expulsion ordered by president Idi Amin begins.The chapters alternate between each child's viewpoint and count down the 90 days until the Indians must be gone. There had always been a class distinction--Yesofu's mom works for Asha's family--yet, now, their differences come to the forefront and threaten to pull them apart both emotionally and physically as it seems Asha's family must leave and possibly can never return.This story is heartfelt and suspenseful. I like how realistic the story feels and how the reader learns about this slice of history through the eyes of middle-grade-age kids.A must-read!