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The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon
5.0
"There are some people in this world who can see all the hidden bits and pieces of the universe."
This story is beautiful, eye opening, horrifically tragic and yet filled right up with hope.
The Bone Sparrow is not the first book I have read about refugees, but it is definitely much more impacting and candid than any I've read before.
Since this book is shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal this year, I went into this book with high expectations. Usually, that means I'm going to be horribly disappointed. Definitely not the case with this book - it was so much more than I could have imagined.
Subhi's voice is loud and clear throughout this book, as if he is speaking directly to you. You're seeing things that no person should ever have to deal with - and you're being shown them by a child.
This book is important, and needed. The fearless, truthful storytelling shows the way of the world today - and it's shocking. We are clearly shown the way that people, although being good and kind and nice people, would rather turn away than deal with a problem, or try to help someone. This book has made me think very very hard about exactly what I am doing with myself, and has made me realise how much I take for granted, every single day. I urge everyone and anyone to read this book - it is important.
This story is beautiful, eye opening, horrifically tragic and yet filled right up with hope.
The Bone Sparrow is not the first book I have read about refugees, but it is definitely much more impacting and candid than any I've read before.
Since this book is shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal this year, I went into this book with high expectations. Usually, that means I'm going to be horribly disappointed. Definitely not the case with this book - it was so much more than I could have imagined.
Subhi's voice is loud and clear throughout this book, as if he is speaking directly to you. You're seeing things that no person should ever have to deal with - and you're being shown them by a child.
This book is important, and needed. The fearless, truthful storytelling shows the way of the world today - and it's shocking. We are clearly shown the way that people, although being good and kind and nice people, would rather turn away than deal with a problem, or try to help someone. This book has made me think very very hard about exactly what I am doing with myself, and has made me realise how much I take for granted, every single day. I urge everyone and anyone to read this book - it is important.