Golden Boy Sparknotes

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I wonder why this boy is called the Golden Boy. This summer I read this book, it was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. The book is about a thirteen year old boy named Habo. He was called “ghost boy” by the kids at school because his skin was white, yellow hair, and light eyes but his family had rich brown skin. When their farm was seized his family had to vacate. Habo had a younger brother named Chui and a sister named Asu. Their father left after he was born because he thought Habo wasn’t his. After this happens Habo and his family starts a journey to Mwanza, to live with his aunt. They took the bus until they ran out of money. Then they started walking hoping not to pay any fees. They walk for several days and nights until a man …show more content…

She is shocked, and tells them he shouldn’t stay there. “Albino people are being hunted in Mwanza, and the body parts are considered good luck. People spend thousands of dollars on albino body parts” said his aunt. After pleading with their aunt, she finally agrees to let them stay until they earn enough money for the expensive trip. Habo’s family work’s every day to save money for them while Habo hides. One day while Habo was hiding behind sacks of corn a man tries to kill him. After this incident Habo take his family money and runs away. He meets a blind man, named Kweli and tries to take his food, but he caught him. Kweli does not have Habo punished though; he makes him work for him as his assistant. Habo starts to feel safe around Kweli, and things are finally getting easier. He gains self-confidence and encouragement. One night, Kweli is caught talking to Alasiri. He was trying to convince Kweli to carve something in ivory for him, but he refuses. The next morning Habo breaks down and tells Kweli that Alasiri was the one who was hunting him. The police catch Alasiri and assure Habo that he will not be free again. When the police were taking him away Habo notices his sister, Asu. She has crossed the country to find him. She then moves in with Habo and

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