When Stars are Scattered
Verlag | Faber & Faber |
Alter | 8 - 12 Jahre |
Auflage | 2020 |
Seiten | 264 |
Format | 14,3 x 21,1 x 2,2 cm |
Gewicht | 534 g |
Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
ISBN-10 | 0571363857 |
EAN | 9780571363858 |
Bestell-Nr | 57136385EA |
A heart-wrenching true story about life in a Kenyan refugee camp that will restore your faith in real-life happy endings.
§A heart-wrenching true story about life in a Kenyan refugee camp that will restore your faith in real-life happy endings.
Omar and his brother Hassan, two Somali boys, have spent a long time in the Dadaab refugee camp. Separated from their mother, they are looked after by a friendly stranger. Life in the camp isn't always easy. The hunger is constant . . . but there's football to look forward to, and now there's a chance Omar will get to go to school . . .
With a heart-wrenching fairytale ending, this incredible true story is brought to life by Victoria's stunning illustrations. This book perfectly depicts life in a refugee camp for 8-12 year olds.
'Does everything one can ask of a book, and then some.' Kirkus
'Fantastic graphic novel.' The New York Times Book Review
'Sensitive and poignant.' School Library Journal
'Not to be missed.' Booklist
Rezension:
This engaging, heartwarming story does everything one can ask of a book, and then some. Kirkus