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Escape To Goma
Paperback
Publisher Price: $5.99
ISBN13: 9781778180903
Publisher: Amazon
Published: Oct 31 2025
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.12 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
When danger strikes in the dead of night, twelve-year-old Tola Matthews is forced into a role he never expected. His village of Dlambona comes under attack by the ruthless Gamba tribe, leaving him, his mother, and two younger sisters with no choice but to flee for their lives. Their only hope is to reach the town of Goma, a day's journey away, where they can catch a bus to reunite with Tola's father in the city of Lobani.
But the path to safety is anything but simple. Under the blazing African sun, the family faces hunger, thirst, exhaustion, and the constant threat of bandits. Every step tests their endurance and courage. With his father absent, Tola shoulders the heavy responsibility of protecting his family. Armed with his wits, courage, and his skill in traditional stick fighting, he must confront not only external dangers but also his own fears.
Escape to Goma is the gripping first book in the Escape Series, a contemporary adventure perfect for middle grade and young adult readers. Blending fast-paced action with themes of family, resilience, and leadership, it challenges young men to ask themselves: When the moment comes, will I be ready to step up?
Fans of adventure stories will be drawn into this unique tale set against an African backdrop. Tola's journey is both thrilling and heartwarming - a story of survival, courage, and the unbreakable bond of family.
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