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2000s: The story of three African refugees
Rubbish Town Hero
What you need to know before your trail
Chipo and his little sister Gentle live on Papa Fudu’s dumpsite in Rubbish Town, searching for valuable things amongst the rubbish to try to stay alive. Life isn’t easy – luckily, Chipo has spirit, courage and lots of imagination! And now, he has a plan…
But when Chipo and Gentle are caught with something precious that Papa Fudu wants for himself, they have to think quick, move fast. Suddenly they’re on the run…
Along with their friend Dede and their loyal dog, Mouse, Chipo and Gentle set off on a dangerous and exciting journey to find a safe place to call home – meeting a cast of extraordinary characters along the way.
Travel Guide
Rubbish Town
Somewhere in Africa and a place of poverty for Chipo and his little sister Gentle who live and scavenge for things on a rubbish site. Papa Fudu owns the site and he always controls what they find and what they can take away with them to sell.
These children have to work every day but for pennies. They are starving, hungry and forced to do work and live in squalor as no one – certainly not children should have to do. They have no education and no water.
They collect plastic bags and other rubbish but they search for a better life.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: Rubbish Town Hero
Author/Guide Nicola Davies Destination: West Africa Departure Time: 2000s
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