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Illegal by Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin
4.0
adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A very accessible and deeply moving graphic novel that follows a young boy's attempt to cross Africa and find refuge in Europe, following his brother and sister in a dangerous series of trials and journeys across desert and sea, at the mercy of both the elements and those that would exploit desperate people.

It's a powerful tale - and despite the tension and peril and poverty it is never quite grim, as young Ebo's determination, spirit and positivity are infectious.

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