Havaa's parents were taken away by the police as she hid in the backyard. Little did she know they wanted to take her as well. Her neighbor Akhmed snuck over after the police were gone and took her back to his house so he could take care of her - though he really didn't know how to take care of a 5 year old girl.
All he did know was that her parents were now dead and somebody had to take care of her. Akhmed decided to take Havaa to the hospital in the city where there was a doctor he'd heard of that he thought might take care of Havaa.
Once at the hospital, the doctor, Sonija agreed to take Havaa, but in return Akhmed must work at the hospital and help take care of the patients since almost all of the people who worked at the hospital had run away.
Thus starts the story of Havaa, Akhmed and Sonija. This book takes place over a 5 day period where Havaa, Akhmed and Sonija learn to rely on each other and care for each other.
The author's writing was exceptional and you really came to care for these people. I highly recommend this book - if only to find out what a constellation of vital phenomena IS. Read it and tell me what you think!
Rating: 10 / 10
ISBN: 9780770436407
Publisher: Hogarth
Edition: 1st Edition