When Stars Are Scattered By Victoria Jamieson

When Stars Are Scattered By Victoria Jamieson Details

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 
a 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