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gold_star_reader's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
A heart-rending story of a young boy's survival during the Second Sudan Civil War. And to learn that this was based on Salva's real experiences is so sad. There are some very tough depictions of violence and death, but a heartpounding account of survival. A great read for middle grade. Can be pared with When Stars Are Scattered or I Will Always Write Back.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Grief, Racism, War, Xenophobia, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Death
Minor: Abandonment
al3xa's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
listened to first half on audiobook & read second half! will be teaching this this year as it’s in our curriculum. has many emotional, traumatic, and devastating incidents for the main character (based on a real person) but overall hopeful at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and War
Moderate: Grief, Genocide, Blood, Child death, Mass/school shootings, Injury/Injury detail, Xenophobia, Violence, Colonisation, Abandonment, and Deportation
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