When Stars are Scattered
An 'outstanding and hopeful' graphic novel depicting a child's life in a refugee camp.
By Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed
Illustrated by Iman Geddy
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.
- ISBN:
- 9780571363858
- Format:
- Paperback / softback
- Pages:
- 264
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- Imprint:
- Faber & Faber
- Weight:
- 495 g