Description

A stowaway. A song. A story the world couldn't ignore.

Approximate length: 25 pages

When twelve-year-old Kénel escapes the violence in his village by hiding aboard a cargo ship bound for America, he carries with him only a harmonica, a photo, and the promise to return for his sister. Alone in a strange new country, Kénel's gift for music becomes his voice—capturing the hearts of millions after a televised performance turns him into a symbol of hope.

But as his story goes viral, the truth behind his journey surfaces—and with it, the threat of deportation.

With the help of a compassionate foster guardian, a network of strangers turned allies, and the power of his own voice, Kénel must navigate the complex world of immigration, fame, and family—all while clinging to the hope that music can reunite him with the sister he left behind.