A powerful graphic novel exploring the struggle for survival
of displaced people.
With true stories from Ukraine, Somalia,
Bosnia, Syria and Afghanistan, this moving book collects
important tales about the real journeys of people forced
from their homes by conflict.
Somalia: 'It was a normal, boring day. I
was playing videogames after homework when the first bomb fell.'
Bosnia: 'One day, Mum took me to the local
playground. A sniper shot at us. We couldn't stay in Bosnia any
more.'
Ukraine: 'On the 24th of February, Mum woke
me up by saying: 'The war has begun.'
With stories from Ada Jusic (Bosnia), Marie Bamyani (Afghanistan),
Sonya Zhurenko (Ukraine), Ramzee (Somalia) and Nadine Kaadan
(Syria).
Full-colour graphic novel art by Bosnian refugee, Ada Jusic.
Each story has an informative introduction about the country,
written by Bali Rai.
Real stories to help children aged 9+ understand the plight of
refugees and displaced people.
- ISBN13 9780702319167
- Publish Date 11 May 2023
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Scholastic
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English