Ages 7 to 10 years. Maddy's trip to Africa was an experience she will never forget, and for reasons that might surprise you. . . This is the true story of Maddy, who was given a once-in-a-lifetime gift for her tenth birthday -- to visit Tanzania with her photographer uncle, Alessandro. Maddy was impressed by the beautiful landscapes and the amazing animals she saw, but most of all she was struck by the wonderful people she met there. This is the story of Maddy's trip, illustrated with photographs taken by her and her uncle. Book includes sidebars with interesting facts about Tanzania -- like how to say some basic words in Swahili, how nomads live, and the threat to some African wildlife.