Graphic novel about two brothers living in a refugee camp in Africa. Living in a refugee camp isn't easy. There's little to no resources, heartbreak, trauma, and hope is far away. This novel goes through Omar (the main character's) life and his journey battling the odds. Despite the circumstances, Omar goes to school, takes care of his family, and makes it to America along with his little brother Hassan.

I absolutely loved this book! It was so incredibly powerful and dealt with harder topics in a graphic novel setting. The story was so raw, beautiful and inspiring. If I were to teach an older grade, I would definitely use this book in the classroom. Due to the nature of the story, I would use this book in a middle school or high school classroom. It's a good conversation starter for a deeper discussion.

Gr 4–8—Based on Mohamed's experiences, this honest yet hopeful story of Somali brothers Omar and Hassan
sheds light on the life in limbo they faced in the Kenyan camps of Dadaab after being uprooted by civil war. A varied
and colorful palette lightens, though never undermines, the uncertainty of the boys' future as they long for a reunion
with their mother and a chance to escape the monotony and dangers of the refugee camp.

That climax though!! Well-told and compelling. Reading the author's notes at the end is well worth it, I cried all over again. ( )

This book would work best for middle schoolers since it is a graphic novel.
This book is about two brothers who live in a refugee camp in Somalia and follows their day-to-day adventures and challenges.
I thought this book was very powerful and the illustrations were incredible. This book could be available in the classroom for students to read on their own time but I think it's a book that should be encouraged to students.

I thought the pacing of this story was on point. It demonstrates (again) Victoria Jamieson is a master of the middle-grade graphic novel. They saved a lot of good stuff for the author's notes, so don't skip those, kids! ( )