A heartwarming tale of the bonds and differences between two cultures 'A delightful book, funny and poignant' "Reader's Review" It is 1956 in Sierra Leone where eight-year-old Melanie is spending the summer holiday with her parents. Swiftly enthralled by the primeval power of this beautiful African country, she soon discovers that, beneath its happy and apparently carefree exterior, there exists danger and fear. With the innocent eyes and intuition of a young English girl, Melanie learns of the bond of friendship that exists between peoples of different races. Pounding with the vibrancy of African colours and music, occasionally sad but always engaging, this is a story that captures the heart.