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midnightverde's review against another edition
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5.0
Absolutely beautiful. I read this with my 7 and 9 year old daughters and it was a perfect introduction to the refugee experience. I was drawn into the story and became very invested in the characters, so much so that the notes at the end are not to be missed. I wish I could find out more about what happened with each person in the story. Maryam’s story in the book really moved me as well as Fatuma’s.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Grief
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4.0
A beautiful story of two young men and their hope for a better life, this graphic novel captures the essence of what it means to live in a refugee camp. These two young boys were torn from their parents because of the violence in Somalia and sent to a refugee camp in Kenya. After many years of hardship, they’re able to resettle in the United States. This young adult book gives us insights into how refugees experience life and life and the ways that we might focus our energies to help them have better experiences.
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Colonisation, War, and Classism
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