This beautifully written book addresses issues of self-identity and belonging, topics that can be at the forefront of children’s minds earlier than we may think. Aphiwe teaches children that sometimes taking a chance, no matter how small, can lead to great experiences and to overcoming enormous challenges.

Aphiwe is experiencing struggles that some children can relate to: hunger, insecurity, confusion, rejection and peer pressure. However, having angels in a form of teachers helped him to navigate through a number of obstacles. This story of Aphiwe is inspired by real events.