Ryan and Jimmy / Shoveller, Herb

Chronicles the friendship of Ryan Hreljac and Akana Jimmy, who became penpals after Ryan, a Canadian boy, raised money to build a well in Jimmy's village in Uganda, and explains how they became brothers.

Presents the true story behind the establishment of the Ryan's Well Foundation that works to build new wells in Africa. Recounts how a Canadian school child's efforts led to a massive fundraising effort and an unexpected adoption.

Chronicles the friendship of Ryan Hreljac and Akana Jimmy, who became penpals after Ryan, a Canadian boy, raised money to build a well in Jimmy's village in Uganda, and explains how they became brothers.