The Mourning Bird

By Mubanga Kalimamukwento,

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked The Mourning Bird as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The experience in this book of orphaned siblings living in the streets of Lusaka is harrowing. The children’s narration of their experience is told in a matter-of-fact way which makes it more poignant because they have accepted their fate. A recommended read for anyone who likes stories about the dark side of growing up and feels like a good cry. This is because although Chimuka the protagonist is fictional; they are thousands of real Chimuka’s growing up on the streets. 

From Ellen's list on about childhood that make you cry.

Want books like The Mourning Bird?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 95 books like The Mourning Bird.

Browse books like The Mourning Bird

Book cover of We Need New Names
Book cover of The Kite Runner
Book cover of Flowers in the Attic

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,225

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in HIV, suicide, and presidential biography?

HIV 15 books
Suicide 197 books