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The Bite of the Mango

Pages
216
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the true story of Mariatu Kamara, a young girl from Sierra Leone. Her life took a horrific turn when she was abducted and brutally attacked, resulting in the loss of her hands. Forced into begging to survive, Mariatu's memoir details her incredible strength and will to live. Today, she is a powerful advocate for children affected by conflict.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma

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