BR 2-19: One Boy's Journey

"Because it may determine his future."  (p. 8)

This book tells us about a boy living in the town of Diafarabe, Mari. The boy’s name is Yoro. According to this book, Yoro has a very important work. If he can’t success it, he is not considered to be a man, and he can’t marry with his girlfriend. The important work is the dangerous journey with cattle. The main reason of this journey is to feed cattle because the area Yoro lives is dry, and there are not enough feed.

I think that Yoro is a brave man because he is still 16 years olds when he starts his journey. He has to walk all a day without sleeping. If they stop walking at the evening, they might be killed by hyenas. It is very dangerous. If you were in his position, could you do that like him? I can’t do that. However, it is a kind of traditional rites. Many countries have own traditional rites. It is very interesting for me. Sometimes, I find dangerous rites. I don’t know it is good or bad for people who do it. However, I want to learn more about it. If you interested in it, I recommend this book.

Waring, Rob. (2008). One Boy's Journey. Boston, MA: Footprint Reading Library

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