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Ages 10–12 · 13–17
Boy, Everywhere
by A.M. Dassu
A Syrian boy's journey from Damascus to the UK as a refugee.
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About this book
Sami loves his life in Damascus, but after a bombing his family flees to the UK.
The book follows their dangerous journey and struggle to settle.
What's inside
- Life in Syria
- Flight
- Refugee journey
- New life in the UK
- Family
Why we recommend it
Sami's comfortable life in Damascus is shattered by a bombing, and his family's escape to the UK is dangerous and uncertain. Gripping and powerful, it builds empathy for refugees. Best for readers aged 12 and up.
Good forChildren aged about 10–14
Parent notes
- What kind of book
- Story with Muslim characters (not a lesson book)
- How to read it
- For independent reading
- Format
- Paperback, 288 pages
- Publisher
- Old Barn Books · Mainstream publisher, written for all readers
Good to know: A Syrian boy's refugee journey, including smugglers, danger and detention. Best for 12+.
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