The Orphan Boy

Governor General's Award for IllustrationInternational Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Book Award for IllustrationAmerican Library Association Notable Book Award, 1991 The Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Picture Book Award for Illustration One night the old man looked at the stars but one was missing! Suddenly he heard footsteps. He turned his head to see an orphan boy. The man and the boy lived together. The boy had a special secret that he said he couldn't share. The man's curiosity got the better of him and his life was changed forever.This award-winning picture book is based on a Maasai legend about the planet Venus and tells of a loyal affection despite broken trust. Accompanied by magnificent paintings of Africa.Mollel, Tololwa M. is the author of 'The Orphan Boy' with ISBN 9781550050820 and ISBN 1550050826.