One Hen - How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference | 
|  | | | Title: | One Hen - How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference | | Author: | Katie Smith Milway | | Publisher: | Kids Can Press, Ltd. | | Type: | Book / Hardcover | | Publication Date: | 01 February, 2008 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1554530288 / 9781554530281 | | List Price: | $18.95 | | You Save: | $6.06 | | Amazon Price: | $12.89 | |
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Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to sell at the market. When his mother receives a loan from some village families, she gives a little money to her son. With this tiny loan, Kojo buys a hen. A year later, Kojo has built up a flock of 25 hens. With his earnings Kojo is able to return to school. Soon Kojo's farm grows to become the largest in the region. Kojo's story is inspired by the life of Kwabena Darko, who as a boy started a tiny poultry farm just like Kojo's, which later grew to be the largest in Ghana, and one of the largest in west Africa. Kwabena also started a trust that gives out small loans to people who cannot get a loan from a bank. One Hen shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. This help comes in the form of a microloan, a lending system for people in developing countries who have no collateral and no access to conventional banking. Microloans have begun to receive more media attention in recent years. In 2006 Muhammad Yunus, a Bangledeshi economist who pioneered microloan banking, won the Nobel Peace Prize.The final pages of One Hen explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore.
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Customer Reviews:
• Great Introduction To Giving For Kids 20 April, 2008
This book is a great way for families to teach their children about the value of giving and the effect a small kindness or gift may have on many lives. The illustrations are an added plus. It is a good and easy introduction into microfinance and how one person can help make the world a better place
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3O91NJNH49RW8
• A Great Read For All Ages 14 April, 2008
This book is terrific. We can so easily fall into thinking that our world is limited to the things we see everyday, and the book is a great journey through what life is like in so many parts of the world today.
I recommend reading this with your kids, your students (if you have any), and even just for your own personal enjoyment.
Also, the book has sparked a great website as well, which helps to educate young and old on the merits of microloans -- http://www.onehen.org.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A32A3W5H5L9VXK
• Grandchildren 21 April, 2008
Two of my grandchildren read this inspiring story to the third grandchild and me as we made dinner. After the meal, we decided to send money to one of the opportunity companies. Each grandchild contributed $2.50 of their chore money they had earned by raking leaves, moving gravel, cooking, and picking up sticks. Thanks to all those responsible for this book.
Ann Rauscher Hagler
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2D0JUKVGQVCUZ
• Great Lessons 24 July, 2008
Every child should read this book to instill empathy and the belief that anything is achievable with human kindness and compassion. I purchased 2 copies of this book: one to keep and one to donate to my daughter's school. I strongly believe that these are principles and values that should be taught early in a child's life so that they are able to change the world.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2AC2Q6A7LOG9I
• Great Idea, Great Art, Terrible Writing 02 December, 2008
Gosh, after the rave reviews here, I was so disappointed in this book. For 4 to 8 year olds? You've got to be kidding. This book was based on what should have been a delightful and inspiring story, but the author went on and on and on and on in the style of somebody writing a report for the IMF instead of a children's story. This author does not know how to tell a story, how to create images, how to carry on a plot. It became more boring with each page. And it is a real pity because what a beautiful idea. I wish the publisher had given this writer more help so that his story could have been told properly. The stars I gave are all for the artist, who did such a wonderful job with the paintings.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2SNLZR9R8U7BA
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