A drought has settled in the area around the orphanage where Boniface lives. There are long lines at the tiny spring where people get their water, and suddenly, the orphans are pushed to the back of the line. Boniface's houseparent, Henry, tells him that the people were mean out of fear - they feared there would not be enough water for their families. When the building of the orphanage's well is completed, Boniface has an idea to help the villagers. A lovely story of kindness and heart, showing that through compassion, true generosity can spring up.

 

This book was recognised by the Christopher Award. It was recognised in the Fiction - Grades 4-5 category by the Alabama Camellia Award.

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2014 by Tundra Books .

Eugenie Fernandes is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. She lives in southern Ontario. Eric Walters , a former elementary school teacher, lives in Mississauga, Ontario.