A review by shirleytupperfreeman
Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh

I was captivated by this middle reader about Max, an American 13 year-old reluctantly living in Brussels for a year, and Ahmed, a refugee from Syria who lost his whole family. Unlike his 'perfect' sister, Max struggles socially and academically, but when he discovers Ahmed hiding in his house's wine cellar, he demonstrates kindness and bravery beyond the norm. Ahmed's story of bravery and resilience is told in alternating chapters. Set against the recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels, author Marsh parallels Max and Ahmed's story with that of Belgian Albert Jonnart who hid a Jewish teenager in his wine cellar at the cost of his own life. Great story - tissues required.