num_pages: 56
description: A memorable compelling story about the perseverance of a child and the human right to education. The sky is still dark when a young boy leaves home for school. He has a long path nine kilometersover five-and-a-half milesthrough the mountains and rain forests of Chile. But the boy doesnt mind. While he walks he can count butterflies and lizards and he can think about where the 15000 steps he takes every morning could lead. Nine kilometers could bring the boy across ninety soccer fields up the worlds ten largest buildings or into a classroom at lastSet against the lush backdrop of southern Chile this book features one of the many children around the world who travel long distances in order to go to school. After the story thoughtfully illustrated back matter explores the unique birds of Chile and the courage of similar students journeys in other countries. Striking and timely 9 Kilometers will open lasting conversations about social inequalities the value of learning and the resilience of those who push past obstacles toward a better future.
language: English
title: 9 Kilometers
publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers