Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh

Nowhere Boy

Katherine Marsh

369 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

A timely, poignant tale of family, sacrifice and the friendship between a young Syrian refugee and an American boy living in Brussels. Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
inspiring 62%
adventurous 59%
hopeful 55%
reflective 37%
informative 25%
sad 22%
tense 22%
challenging 18%
dark 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 19%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

4.35

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