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
