When Stars are Scattered

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ISBN: 9780571363858

Products specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Author	Jamieson, Victoria
Pub Date	02/07/2020
Binding	Paperback
Pages	264

Publisher: FABER AND FABER LTD

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Omar and his brother Hassan, two Somali boys, have spent a long time in the Dadaab refugee camp. 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 . This book perfectly depicts life in a refugee camp for 8-12 year olds.

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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