Nathan Price and his family move to the Belgian Congo in 1959, and the experiences they have while living in Africa affect each member of the family in a different way.
While visiting her mother's bonobo sanctuary in Congo, Sophie becomes caught up in a violent revolution taking place in the country. Forced to flee into the jungle with an infant bonobo, she must find a way to stay alive amidst the danger surrounding her.
Nathan Price and his family move to the Belgian Congo in 1959, and the experiences they have while living in Africa affect each member of the family in a different way.
Describes the landscape, climate, country and city life, schools, homes, and food ofthe Democratic Republic of Congo, a country in central Africa, and includes a glossary and fact list.