Ryan and Jimmy: And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together (CitizenKid) - Softcover

A great choice for book talking or small-group sharing and discussion, with many possible connections, from social and economic to geographic and political.--School Library Journal

This inspiring true story of survival, friendship and activism is never preachy, and the text, dotted with color photographs, carefully preserves a child's eye view throughout.--Kirkus Reviews

Ryan and Jimmy is a true story of friendship and compassion in which a simple wish to help others brings focus to the necessities that unite us all.--OprahSelects.com

Reminds us that many young people today can and will do wonderful things for their communities ...--Quill & Quire, Starred Review

A truly inspirational story, this book can effectively teach about problems and solutions.--LMC Library Media Connection

Presents the true story of a six-year-old named Ryan Hreljac who built a well halfway around the world and how it created a life-changing friendship with the Ugandan boy whose village benefitted from Ryan's generosity. Jr Lib Guild. Reprint.