The story is told through the eyes of a child; thus, it is not difficult to follow. However, it is a bit too long (has 2 parts)
The important issues: refugees, war conflicts, refugee camps, families, compassion, empathy, global challenges, general humanity, children in war conflicts.
The author reads from The Ultimate Safari:
http://www.pen.org/book/nadine-gordimer-the-ultimate-safari
