When Stars Are Scattered

£9.99

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 depicts life in a refugee camp.

ISBN: 9780571363858 Author: Jamieson, Victoria Publisher: Faber & Faber Publication Date: 2nd July 2020 Imprint: Faber & Faber Cover: Paperback Dewey: 741.5 (edition:23) Pages: 272 Language: English Edition: Graphic ed Readership: Children - juvenile / Code: J Category:

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

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