because she traded it for food.
Because the Villagers offered to to trade it for more food.
Nhamo in "A Girl Named Disaster" takes the only boat in the village, the one that Crocodile Guts owned. :)
nhamo means disaster in the African language.
Nhamo learned to swim from his friend, the old man in the village who was known for his swimming skills. The old man took the time to teach Nhamo, helping him gain confidence in the water. Through practice and guidance, Nhamo developed his swimming abilities, which became an important part of his growth and adventures.
Type in Nhamo's journey into google and read the blogs. If you read the book, you should know.
Engineers and Architects at the U.S. Navy's old Bureau of Construction and Repair originally designed the USS Gato(SS-212). Famed submarine builder Electric Boat (now General Dynamics' Electric Boat Division) in Groton, CT, built the Gato, the lead ship of her class.The Gato-class boats were almost identical to the previous Tambor and Gar classes, though they had improvements in speed, depth, range, and crew habitat, among others.
Nhamo's grandmother tells him to run away from home after he's caught stealing money.
Nhamo is 11 years old in the book "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer.
An order to abandon ship.
First of all warn others and send a distress signal. Ensure that people are equipped to abandon the boat. Fight the fire if it is safe to do so. If the fire can not be extinguished, abandon the boat.
Telling is significant to Nhamo in "A Girl Called Disaster" as it represents her agency and ability to control her own narrative. By sharing her story and speaking up about her experiences, Nhamo asserts her voice and identity in the face of adversity and challenges. Telling also serves as a form of empowerment and resilience for Nhamo as she navigates the complexities of her circumstances.
NHAMONiy (like ni in nice) am (like the word am) oh (like the letter o)Niy-am-oh