*SHORTLISTED - UKLA BOOK AWARDS*''It may be the best graphic novel I''ve read.'' The Reader Teacher''This beautiful memoir is not to be missed.'' Booklist''A fantastic graphic novel.'' New York Times''An outstanding book.'' LoveReadingA heart-wrenching true story about life in a Kenyan refugee camp that will restore your faith in real-life happy endings.Omar and his brother Hassan, two Somali boys, have spent a long time in the Dadaab refugee camp. Separated from their mother, they are looked after by a friendly stranger. Life in the camp isn’t always easy. The hunger is constant . . . but there’s football to look forward to, and now there’s a chance Omar will get to go to school . . .With a heart-wrenching fairytale ending, this incredible true story is brought to life by Victoria’s stunning illustrations. This book perfectly depicts life in a refugee camp for 8-12 year olds.Reader reviews:''It is a rare thing to find a book that can change your view of the world.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''It didn''t take me long to realise I was reading something very special indeed.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This should be in every school in the country. Wonderful, wonderful.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A beautiful book with a beautiful message.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐