Refugee Boy
Description
When fourteen-year-old Alem's father abandons him in London, it's not an act of cruelty but a desperate measure to save his son from the devastating war ravaging Ethiopia and Eritrea. Suddenly alone in a foreign country with no family, no home, and an uncertain future, Alem must navigate the harsh realities of being a refugee while grappling with abandonment, loss, and the search for belonging. Through his eyes, Benjamin Zephaniah crafts a powerful coming-of-age story that humanizes the refugee experience and explores themes of displacement, resilience, and identity. This compelling novel sheds light on the struggles faced by young people caught in the crossfire of conflict, offering both heartbreak and hope as Alem fights to build a new life in an unwelcoming world.
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paperback
imusti
Published Jul 1, 2002
224 pages
ISBN: 9780747550860
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
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