Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl's Brave Fight to Walk

Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl's Brave Fight to WalkThrough her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time. Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind

Through her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time.
Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own.

Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka's inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English. In the face of dozens of hospital visits and painful surgeries, Rebeka's incredible bravery and joyful spirit carry her to the opportunity of a lifetime. A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 10/01/2019
ISBN: 9781338356373
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.70w x 0.80d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2019
Publishers Weekly 09/09/2019
School Library Journal 11/08/2019 pg. 1

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 504855 / Her Own Two Feet: A Rwandan Girl's Brave Fight to Walk
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5