{"product_id":"miles-and-mayas-ghana-adventure-9798234106346","title":"Miles and Maya's Ghana Adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiles and Maya's Ghana Adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartwarming children's story about ten-year-old Miles and his eight-year-old sister, Maya, on their first-time flight to West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe siblings dive into a sensory explosion at Makola Market, tasting fried plantains and searching for colorful beads. Adventure awaits them at the Kakum Canopy Walkway, where they face their fears on swinging bridges high above the treetops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the thrills, the trip becomes a deeply personal journey into their family heritage. At Cape Coast Castle, they learn important lessons about history and resilience. Next, they visit the Last Bath River, a cool and refreshing place where they splash in the water and fulfill their grandmother's final wish by quietly spreading her ashes. This emotional moment beautifully connects the children to their ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo crown their journey, Miles and Maya attend a joyful Akan Day naming ceremony. Dressed in white alongside local families, they discover that because they were born on a Tuesday, their traditional names are Kwabena and Abena-meaning boldness, strength, and ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging book beautifully balances playful discovery with rich cultural heritage, showing how travel can open a child's eyes to history, family bonds, and unforgettable memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Renee Marie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798234106346\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Renee Hamilton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52934232768693,"sku":"9798234106346","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/miles-and-mayas-ghana-adventure-9798234106346","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}