Bongoman and the Pirates

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Bongoman wins the lottery and believes this is the answer to all his financial woes. He plans to get into the transport industry by purchasing a ‘matatu’ (passenger van). He seeks a vehicle dealer to assist him import a van but a few days later, Bongoman learns that the ship importing his vehicle has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya. With nowhere to turn to for help, Bongoman decides to take matters into his hands. He must travel to Somalia and get back his vehicle! As he embarks on his mission, he unearths the allies of the hijackers who lay a trap for him. He finds himself stranded in the middle of the Indian Ocean where he has to battle sharks, thirst and exposure. He overcomes these obstacles but falls into the hands of the hijackers, who consequently imprison him. Bongoman worms his way into the hearts of his captors after preparing a delicious meal for them and even accept his offer to join them as cook and soldier. The pirate boss orders him to accompany them to hijack another ship and after the attack goes awry, Bongoman miraculously manages to escape capture by an international anti-piracy force. Will Bongoman get back his vehicle? Will his transport business become a reality?

ISBN Print: 978-1-998309-16-0
Publication Date: November 2024
Page Count: 64
Binding Type: Soft Cover
Trim Size: 8.5 x 11 in
Language: English
Colour: Black and White

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James Kamawira, who uses the pseudonym Kham, began his career in cartoons in 1988 when he joined the Kenya Times newspaper as a political commentator/illustrator. Before that, he worked in an advertising agency, Hill Ayton, where he honed his skills…

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