What is the name of this book I read this book as a child and some of the main characters use some Swahili words and phrases so you learn a little as you read. Would love to find this book again.?

The book you are referring to is likely "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer. It tells the story of a young girl named Nhamo who escapes her village in Mozambique and embarks on a journey filled with adventure and self-discovery, incorporating Swahili Words and phrases throughout the narrative.