The Wind Rises by Timothee de FombelleCall Number: JF Fom
"In this gripping historical adventure, 13-year-old Alma lives in a secluded West African valley, with her brothers, Lam and Soum; and their parents. Alma , believing that “even in paradise, you have to tell stories and create imaginary worlds for children,” weaves tales for Lam about the world “over there.” Curious and wanting to witness “over there” for himself, Lam disappears, prompting Alma and Mosi to go searching for him. Meanwhile, 14-year-old Joseph Mars, a white orphan who hails from Lisbon, boards the Sweet Amelie, a ship captained by despicable Lazarus Gardel, who plans to “bring back captives from Africa.” As the Amelie makes port and Alma leaves her valley for the first time, Alma and Joseph’s lives converge." (description adapted from Publisher's Weekly)