A Girl Named Disaster

Eleven-year-old Nhamo embarks on a daring journey across the Musengezi River to find her estranged father, fleeing a marriage imposed by a village witch finder to appease an evil spirit. Facing numerous challenges such as hunger, wild animals, and land mines, she is sustained by visions of her ancestors and her own resilience. This story weaves a luminous spiritual odyssey that explores themes of cultural diversity and human strength. Fans of Nancy Farmer’s imaginative storytelling will appreciate her rich portrayal of a young girl’s extraordinary adventure.