Who said that learning to read and write is easy? A story about an unhappy little boy who no longer enjoys going to school. School is difficult for him- dyslexia not only makes coursework a challenge for him but harassment with persistent criticism by people has induced a disturbing experience. This tale illustrates how friendship can change lives through Ayodele's keen interest to know why his new seat partner, whose face was laced with tribal markings, became a prisoner to his tension. It is written appropriately for young people, but parents, guardians will learn a lot, about both the academic and social, psychological and physical, challenges kids face. The book offers lots of thoughtful discussions about mutilation, contemporary blemish, Abiku, sickle cell disease, trauma, Yoruba methodology.