Hamadi and the Stolen Cattle by Chris Burchell

Hamadi and his family are nomads whose entire livelihood is centered around their herds of cattle and camels. One day, Shifta bandits attack their camp, stealing all their livestock and scattering Hamadi's family. While hiding in the rocks, Hamadi witnesses the devastation. When he emerges, everything is gone, and he is alone. This exciting adventure follows Hamadi as he must quickly grow up and use his intelligence and knowledge of the land to help the police track down the bandits, find his family, and recover the stolen cattle. The story is a dramatic look at life in the African countryside and the courage of a young boy fighting for his family's future