This fictionalized story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana, who changes his world with a small loan and one hen, is based on a real person. Kwabena Darko lives in West Africa and started a system of micro-loans in villages that would not otherwise have access. Additional resources and sources for further information allow readers to find out more.
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
Kate Smith Milway
Illustrator:
Eugenie Fernandes Age Level:
6-9 Genre:
Biography, Nonfiction