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One hen : how one small loan made a big difference written by Katie Smith Milway ; illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: CitizenKidPublication details: London A & C Black 2009Edition: 1st paperback edDescription: 32 p. col. ill., col. portraitISBN:
  • 9781408109816
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 813.6
Summary: "Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region."--
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Lexile : 650L

"Edited by Valerie Wyatt"--Copyright page.

"Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region."--

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