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Boy, Everywhere

By A. M. Dassu

Adjectives

compelling heart-wrenching eye-opening

Genres

Realistic Fiction Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Sami enjoys a comfortable life in Damascus, Syria, filled with football, video games, and time with friends. However, when a bombing at a local mall injures his mother and sister, his family is forced to flee their homeland. Their perilous journey takes them through Turkey and Greece, facing smugglers and detention, before seeking asylum in England. Sami must navigate the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land, confronting prejudice, and striving to rebuild his life.

About the author

A. M. Dassu is a British author who loves writing stories that help people understand each other better. Her book 'Boy, Everywhere' is well known and has won lots of praise. She enjoys creating exciting and thoughtful stories that inspire kindness, courage, and friendship in her readers.

Pages

288 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2020

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