A courageous young refugee survives a desperate journey in this moving but wry middle-grade novel about struggles, hope and friendship.
Thirteen-year-old Samim is a refugee, forced to make a long, dangerous journey from his home in Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good.
Samim relives the perils he faced and remembers the many friends he made and lost - the intrepid girl who dressed as a boy for safety, the courageous grandmother seeking a new home for her nine grandchildren, and especially his funny, spirited, best friend Zayn. Samim is one of the lucky ones, but has he really found a safe new home?
'A powerful novel that encourages empathy in its handling of friendship, love, war, and the emotional journey of refugee children and their families. Recommended for all collections.'--School Library Journal, Starred Review
Fidan Meikle is an Azerbaijani-British writer and translator living near Edinburgh, UK.
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