Primary/Junior (Ages 7+) (Gr. 2 up) Canadian (starred review) "... story of hope and persistence. Set in Ghana... chronicles how a young boy, Kojo, parlays a small loan from his mother into... 1 hen, and then, over time, a... farm that sustains a... town and many employees... he attains his dream of returning to school... tale, based on a true story... makes the esoteric concept of micro-loans accessible to readers aged 7 and up... bright, lively drawings... will engage readers of all skill levels... artwork sets up the book's secondary narrative, which tells (the) tale in the cumulative style of (The House That Jack Built) text and visuals work individually and together to create a compelling story... simple without being simplistic... avoids patronizing attitudes... includes a short bio of the real Kojo... a glossary, and an explanation of how individuals can help through... organizations... book accomplishes the rare feat of entertaining and educating... " - Quill & Quire, Jan/Feb/08 **also starred review in School Library Journal, May/08 [perseverance].