Description
At eight years old, Samia discovers that running is more than a dream—it’s a lifeline. In war-torn Somalia, she and her best friend Ali turn a deserted stadium into a training ground, pushing through scarcity, danger, and the suffocating restrictions placed on girls as they chase the possibility of Olympic glory. Years later, Samia earns a place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where her quiet determination electrifies the stadium even as she finishes last. When conditions collapse again, she sets her sights on London and undertakes a perilous journey to Europe, confronting what it truly means to keep moving when fear is the only thing that feels certain. Blending the immediacy of a true story with Giuseppe Catozzella’s vivid, human-centered storytelling, this novel explores resilience, friendship, and the fierce, transformative power of hope.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Press
Published Jan 1, 2016
250 pages
ISBN: 9781594206412
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Don't Tell Me You're Afraid by Giuseppe Catozzella.