Jessicah by Patricia Farrell

After losing her mother, a vulnerable and determined girl named Jessicah leaves her home to travel to Nairobi in search of a father she has never met or known.

Life in the City: Once in the vast and unfamiliar city, she encounters Granny Zippo. Granny Zippo is a wise, kind woman who is a friend and mentor to a group of children who survive by scavenging and living off a massive mound of garbage, often referred to as "Menengai" (or "the mountain of garbage").

The Adventure and Resilience: Jessicah joins this group of resourceful street children. The narrative follows their daily adventures and struggles for survival on the dumpsite. The author is noted for her ability to handle these sad experiences with sensitivity, wit, and elegance, highlighting the children's resilience, the formation of a found family, and the hope that emerges even in the direst circumstances.