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My Name Is Samim

Name: My Name Is Samim
ISBN: 9781782509301

By Fidan Meikle

Adjectives

heartbreaking hopeful courageous immersive

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

What is My Name Is Samim about?

Thirteen-year-old Samim loves chess, friendship and his home in Afghanistan. But after a bombing destroys his family, he must flee with his best friend, Zayn, and begin a perilous journey towards safety in the UK. Along the way, Samim meets brave people who are also searching for a new home. Now he must face school, bullies and an uncertain future while telling his story to the authorities. Will Samim be allowed to stay and build a life in his new country?

Pages

296 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Edition published

2026

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