CROSSING THE STREAM

Ato and his friends enter a school competition hoping to win a trip to Nnoma, a bird sanctuary Ato's father helped build before his death. When he's not working on the project, he spends his weekends with his estranged grandmother, although the local gossip about her scares him. When his project at the community gardens is threatened, Ato learns to overcome his fears and sets out to bring the secrets of his community to light, as well as setting a path to healing family wounds. Set in Ghana, this heartwarming coming-of- age tale is packed with adventure from its captivating characters.