By Caitlin Alifirenka

Hey, bookworms! This is my first non-fiction book report, so wish me luck!

Caitlin is a normal 12-year-old girl, nothing truly extraordinary about her. Until one letter changes her life. Her teacher assigns them each penpal and when she chooses a penpal in a country called Zimbabwe, it leads to a friendship that spans over a decade and shows that what seems like one small act of kindness can mean so much more.

Martin Ganda is a poor boy in Chisamba Singles, Zimbabwe. A hard worker and incredibly smart, he is one of the first-and-only- to receive a pen pal! When he meets Caitlin, their friendship helps his family – and him- in so many ways. Their story is one of kindness, family, and most of all, friendship.

I loved this book, and how it was amazingly written. I cried when I reached the end. I was just frankly amazed. This book shows that one act of kindness can change a life. I recommend this book to anyone. Just remember, be kind.