damadri 's review for:

Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate

5.0

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This is a children's book written in verse. It tells the story of a young boy, Kek, from Africa who has come to America from a refugee camp to live with his Aunt and cousin. Kek has lost his father, brother, and possibly his mother.
Kek has a pretty difficult time, as you can imagine, adjusting to life in America and dealing with his feelings about everything he has gone through. His cousin Ganwar has also lost a lot and is having difficulties. The two boys begin work on the farm of an older woman tending to her land and animals, including an old cow, who Kek names Gol (meaning Family). Kek also meets a wonderful little girl who becomes his friend.
This is a truly remarkable book, and Katherine Applegate is quickly becoming one of my favorite children's authors.