Omar’s final sight of his father is his body being prepared for burial, the poor little boy’s first encounter with death. Then he faces a second loss: his mother explains they have no money and nothing to sell but Shams, their camel. Taunted by the unpleasant traders who say they will kill Shams for meat, Omar devises a rescue plan and finds his way into the camel yards. He just needs to talk to Shams, who will surely understand: after all, he is Omar’s best friend.