When Stars are Scattered: An 'outstanding and hopeful' graphic novel
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.
Author: Victoria Jamieson
Format: Paperback, 264 pages, 140mm x 210mm, 495 g
Published: 2020, Faber & Faber, United Kingdom
Genre: Children's Comic Strip Fiction & Graphic Novels
Interest Age: From 9 to 11 years
Description
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.
When Stars are Scattered: An 'outstanding and hopeful' graphic novel