Jessicah the Mountain Slayer

After losing her mother, Jessicah leaves for Nairobi in search of a father she has never known. In the city, she encounters Granny Zippo, a woman full of wisdom and friend to children who survive by living off a garbage dump. Jessicah joins in their adventures; and through her experiences, the author transits sad experiences with sensitivity. 1996 Zimbabwe Book Publishers' Association Literary Awards second prize Best Children's category.