A stowaway. A song. A story the world couldn't ignore. Approximate length: 25 pagesWhen twelve-year-old Kénel escapes the violence in his village by hiding aboard a cargo ship bound for America, he carries with him only a harmonica, a photo, and the promise to return for his sister. Alone in a strange new country, Kénel's gift for music becomes his voice-capturing the hearts of millions after a televised performance turns him into a symbol of hope.
But as his story goes viral, the truth behind his journey surfaces-and with it, the threat of deportation. With the help of a compassionate foster guardian, a network of strangers turned allies, and the power of his own voice, Kénel must navigate the complex world of immigration, fame, and family-all while clinging to the hope that music can reunite him with the sister he left behind.
A stowaway. A song. A story the world couldn't ignore. Approximate length: 25 pagesWhen twelve-year-old Kénel escapes the violence in his village by hiding aboard a cargo ship bound for America, he carries with him only a harmonica, a photo, and the promise to return for his sister. Alone in a strange new country, Kénel's gift for music becomes his voice-capturing the hearts of millions after a televised performance turns him into a symbol of hope.
But as his story goes viral, the truth behind his journey surfaces-and with it, the threat of deportation. With the help of a compassionate foster guardian, a network of strangers turned allies, and the power of his own voice, Kénel must navigate the complex world of immigration, fame, and family-all while clinging to the hope that music can reunite him with the sister he left behind.