Diamond Boy

by Michael Williams

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"When Patson's family moves to Marange region of Zimbabwe, he begins working in the mines, searching for blood diamonds, until government soldiers arrive and Patson is forced to journey to South Africa in search of his missing sister and a better life"--

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Patson Moyo and his family journey to the diamond fields of Zimbabwe in hopes of escaping dire poverty. Life is a daily struggle for Patson and the other workers, worsened by the atrocities committed against them when President Robert Mugabe decides to take over the mines. Map, Author’s Note, The Diamond Fields of Marange, Land Mines, Glossary.

NCSS | Jul 23, 2021 |

The characters are still with me, days after finishing this story of a teen in modern day Zimbabwe. The contrast between a normal middle class life as a school boy, playing soccer and texting friends and the search for work with the diamond cartels creates a frightening glimpse into the start contrasts of Southern Africa.
Michael Williams is on my favorite author list now.
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ioplibrarian | Aug 26, 2018 |

A powerful, compelling story that is a worthy companion to Williams's excellent Now is the Time for Running (2011). (

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Sullywriter | May 22, 2015 |

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Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award (Finalist – 2015)

Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee – High School – 2017)

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VOYA Perfect Ten (2014)

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NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2015)

Tayshas High School Reading List (2016)

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