A heart-wrenching true story about life in a Kenyan refugee camp that will restore your faith in real-life happy endings.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 isnt always easy. The hunger is constant . . . but theres football to look forward to, and now theres a chance Omar will get to go to school . . .With a heart-wrenching fairytale ending, this incredible true story is brought to life by Victorias 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. KirkusFantastic graphic novel. The New York Times Book ReviewSensitive and poignant. School Library JournalNot to be missed. Booklist
