Her Own Two Feet

By Meredith Davis, Rebeka Uwitonze

Part of the Scholastic Focus series

A young girl risks everything for a chance to walk.

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199 pages· 35,766 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Rebeka, a Rwandan girl born with clubfeet, faces a life-changing decision. At nine, she must leave her family to travel to America for surgery that could allow her to walk. In a foreign land, with language barriers and daunting medical challenges, Rebeka's courage and spirit are tested. Will she find the strength to embrace this new world and the hope it offers? Her journey is a testament to resilience and the power of taking risks for a brighter future.

From the publisher

Through her eyes, the moving story of a young Rwandan girl born with clubfeet and the risk she takes for the chance to walk on the bottoms of her feet for the first time.Rebeka Uwitonze was born in Rwanda with curled and twisted feet, which meant she had to crawl or be carried to get around. At nine years old, she gets an offer that could change her life. A doctor in the US might be able to turn her feet. But it means leaving her own family behind and going to America on her own.Her Own Two Feet tells Rebeka’s inspiring story through her eyes, with the help of one of her hosts. She travels from Rwanda to Austin, Texas, to join the Davis family, despite knowing almost no English. In the face of dozens of hospital visits and painful surgeries, Rebeka’s incredible bravery and joyful spirit carry her to the opportunity of a lifetime. A stunning debut about hope, perseverance, and what becomes possible when you take a risk.

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