The book for August was The Camel bookmobile
A summary from a bookish blog called Book Chase:
The camel bookmobile was inspired by the real Camel Library that is
headquartered in Garissa, Kenya, and which uses camels to carry books to and
from readers who live in the remote areas of that country.
The story looks at the potentially destructive effects that
books, and what they contain, can have on tribal customs and the very way of
life that has sustained the tribes for thousands of years.
Fiona an American librarian, is hired to help run the camel bookmobile
in northeastern Kenya. As a westerner she cannot understand the people
she is trying to help or the problems her efforts are causing. Blinded by her good intentions, Fiona is never fully aware of the
hostility among the village elders who see her
influence as a threat to their way of life.
The book was enjoyed by most.
Cheryl - 8.5
Genevieve - 6
Kristy - 7
Megan - 6
Annette - 8
Average 7.1
