{"product_id":"b08n2mshgw","title":"One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference (CitizenKid, 5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKojo’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Hen  shows what happens when a little help makes a big difference. The final pages of  One Hen  explain the microloan system and include a list of relevant organizations for children to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Hen  is part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52797583818968,"sku":"YSL27966","price":4.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/91Ldmb1dwGL._SY1500.jpg?v=1792839227","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b08n2mshgw","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}