A review by cathyrodgers
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson, Omar Mohamed

challenging dark informative inspiring sad fast-paced

5.0

This nonfiction graphic novel/memoir follows the life of main character and author, Omar Mohamed.  Readers learn about the many years of waiting, hunger, loneliness, and fear he lives with daily in Dadaab , a refugee camp in Kenya.  Although the circumstances of Omar’s life are dire, the book ends on a hopeful note.  I loved When Stars Are Scattered and will be encouraging everyone I know to read it.  I highly recommend it to adults who, like me, are sensitive to many topics involving children. The book’s middle grade audience keeps the details age-appropriate - just the right level for me.  I recommend reading this book in print or with a reading app on an iPad or tablet. Ereaders, such as Kindle,  with black and white format will miss out on the wonderful colors of this graphic novel.   Parents/teachers:  check the content warnings for age appropriateness for your reader(s).
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