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
Publisher: Faber & FaberISBN: 9780571363858Number of pages: 264Weight: 495 gDimensions: 210 x 140 x 22 mmEdition: Main
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