This is the true story of Mbu Maloni. Mbu is 17 years old and lives in South Africa. Recently, he has been living in the garden house of the HOKISA children's home in the Masi township near Cape Town. Here, he has found a home, his first real home in 17 years. Everything seems to be turning for the better in Mbu's life, which has long been marked by loss, disappointment, dirt, and hunger. He has food to eat and will finally be able to return to school. Nothing makes Mbu Maloni happier than going to school! But then something terrible happens: his best friend Atie is murdered on the street over a trivial matter, over nothing. This is the moment when Mbu Maloni feels that he is losing his strength. He realizes that he can only continue living if he finally tells his whole story. "Can you help me write a book?" he asks Lutz van Dijk. "Nobody will kill me" is the true story.