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A House Without Walls

Name: A House Without Walls
ISBN: 9781509828241

By Elizabeth Laird

Can Safiya uncover her family’s hidden truth and find belonging in a strange new home?

thought-provoking moving gripping hopeful

Genres

Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction Feelings/Wellbeing

What is A House Without Walls about?

Safiya and her family have fled war-torn Syria for Jordan, leaving behind their home, school and the life they knew. Now she must care for her grieving father and younger brother while trying to build a new future. Lonely and angry, Safiya struggles with being called a refugee and with secrets dividing her family. As she uncovers the truth about her past, she begins to understand what has been lost—and discovers that hope and belonging can survive even the darkest times.

About the author

Elizabeth Laird is a well-known British author who has written many exciting books for children. She loves to travel and often uses her adventures as inspiration for her stories. One of her most famous books is 'The Garbage King'. Elizabeth enjoys meeting young readers and sharing her love of reading and writing.

Pages

320 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

2020

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