You might also enjoy [[Out of Shadows by Jason Wallace]], a gorgeous coming-of-age novel set in Zimbabwe in a time of political upheaval. I'd also suggest [[In Darkness by Nick Lake]], an intense and affecting exploration of Haiti through the eyes of a boy in the present, caught in the rubble of the great quake, and a 19th century revolutionary leader. Anything by [[:Category:Elizabeth Laird|Elizabeth Laird]] will also appeal if you enjoyed ''Now is the Time for Running''.