This action adventure novel tells of a young boy from Africa who dreams of what every little boy in the world wants for his life. Joseph is a ten-year-old orphan who lives with his aunt and uncle on a small farm in Kwa Zulu, South Africa. He dreams of his future, but is unsure how he will make his grand plans a reality. He takes the family's flock of sheep out to graze on the mountainside of Inkwelo Mountain one day and finds himself chasing a jackal pup that has also been orphaned. The events that follow test the boy's courage. Though he finds himself terrified and alone, Joseph does not give up and fights back. This experience allows him to make his dreams come true. In the end, the little boy who faced his fear and did the