Miriam and the Talking Skeleton

Eleven-year-old Miriam has always remembered her father's lesson: kindness and generosity are worth more than riches. But after losing her parents, she is placed in the care of Amina, who breaks her promise to protect her.

When a magical wind carries Miriam far from home, she lands in an enchanted forest and discovers an unusual hut inhabited by Kofi, a friendly skeleton, and Bako, a talking dog. Through courage and compassion, Miriam earns their friendship, helps a frightened young hyena, and receives magical gifts capable of transforming her drought-stricken village.

Yet the greatest treasure Miriam brings home is not livestock, grain, or precious stones. It is the wisdom to forgive without ignoring wrongdoing—and the courage to insist that true apologies must lead to change.