Auma's Long Run
Auma loves to run. In her small Kenyan village, she's a track star with big dreams. A track scholarship could allow her to attend high school and maybe even become a doctor. But a strange new Read More →
Reviews
The Essentials: When Parents Get Sick By Julia Smith. In recent years, we’ve noticed an influx of books that portray children dealing with having a sick parent. The emotional and practical demands of having a loved one with a mental or physical… View →
“Odhiambo’s heartbreaking tale of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s weaves the many threads of the disease’s course into one accessible cloth.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books View →
“[Odhiambo] give[s] life to the authentic and realistic character of Auma—a young woman to believe in—and to put a human face on the epidemic that still affects Kenya.”—Shelf Awareness View →
“Odihambo flawlessly weaves Kenyan tradition and culture with appropriate preteen problems . . . . [T]his novel would be an excellent asset to classrooms everywhere.”—Booklist View →
“A hard-hitting story of a resilient and intelligent girl who bravely confronts a devastating health crisis.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
“Auma treats readers to beautiful descriptions of the world around her but also gives them a candid look at the fear and superstition surrounding AIDs in its early days in Kenya as well as the grief of loss. . . . Honestly told, Auma’s tale humanizes and contextualizes the… View →
“In Auma’s Long Run, Eucabeth Odhiambo shares an unflinching look at the AIDS epidemic’s impact on one Kenyan village and introduces readers to a determined heroine with a commitment to knowledge and a fierce dedication to her family.… View →
“[A] moving testament to the power of determination to overcome overwhelming odds is a recommended purchase for all libraries.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
“Whether the reader is looking to read a good story or learn something, Auma’s Long Run will satisfy.”—Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle and Wolf Books & Bindery View →
“As moving as it is accessible and informative, Auma’s Long Run is a superb story which will resonate richly in the minds of young readers.”—Kenny Brechner, Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers View →
“Open this book and experience Auma’s beautiful story.”—Shane Mullen, Left Bank Books View →
“I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a strong female lead character.”—Angela Schwesnedl, Moon Palace Books, Minneapolis, MN View →
“A heartfelt story of loss and sacrifice, dreams and resilience.”—Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, author of Coretta Scott King Honoree No Crystal Stair View →