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In the novel "The White King," Djata, a care-free 12-year-old boy, navigates life in the oppressive Homeland. His world is turned upside down when he discovers that his father, Peter, has been captured by the authorities, branding Djata and his mother, Hannah, as traitors to the regime. Fueled by determination and love for his family, Djata makes a solemn promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to reunite with his father, embarking on a perilous journey filled with challenges and self-discovery.