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What Ethiopian city does Mamo live in?

Addis Ababa. Mamo lives in Ethiopia's capitol, Addis Ababa, which in English, means "new flower."

Dani's family was rich.

t. Dani's family was one of the few wealthy ones in Ethiopia at that time. How lucky!

Dani was proud of his body composition.

f. Dani was ashamed because he was fatter than many of his friends. He became leaner and more muscular after he ran away.

What was the gang leader's name?

Million. All of the others were members of the gang. Million did not allow stealing in his gang.

What name did Dani use instead of telling eveyone his real name?

Girma. Dani's name was revealed after someone from Addis Ababa thought they noticed him.

Who was Mamo's "uncle"?

Merga. Merga wasn't really his uncle, but a slave trader. He fooled Mamo and then sold him.

What country did Dani's mom go to, to recieve medical help?

England. When Dani's mom left to go to England, Dani was no longer protected from his father, which caused him to run away.

What was Mamo's sister's name?

Tiggist. Tiggist took care of Mamo after Mamo's mother died. She got a job at Mrs Faridah's store.

What did Dani sell towards the end of the book?

stories. Dani's teacher came across one of the stories by chance, and recognized Dani's hand writing.

Mamo met his sister in the end of the book.

t. What a happy ending...