When Stars Are Scattered (Paperback, Main)

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

General

Imprint:	Faber and Faber
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2020
Authors:	Victoria Jamieson • Omar Mohamed
Illustrators:	Iman Geddy • Victoria Jamieson
Dimensions:	211 x 142 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	264
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-0-571-36385-8
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > General Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > True stories > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General
LSN:	0-571-36385-7
Barcode:	9780571363858

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