Faber & Faber Paperback English
When Stars are Scattered
An 'outstanding and hopeful' graphic novel depicting a child's life in a refugee camp.
Product description
Praise for the book
"It may be the best graphic novel I've read." — The Reader Teacher
"This beautiful memoir is not to be missed." — Booklist
"A fantastic graphic novel." — New York Times
"An outstanding book." — LoveReading
Shortlisted — UKLA Book Awards
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.
Reader reviews
"It is a rare thing to find a book that can change your view of the world." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"It didn't take me long to realise I was reading something very special indeed." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"This should be in every school in the country. Wonderful, wonderful." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A beautiful book with a beautiful message." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Specifications
| Product ID / ISBN / EAN | 9780571363858 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Format | Paperback |
| Condition | New |
| Language | English |
| Publication Date | 2 Jul 2020 |
| Number of Pages | 264 |
| Width | 20.9 cm |
| Height | 14.1 cm |
| Depth | 2.3 cm |