Boy, Everywhere
Boy, Everywhere by A. M. Dassu, published by Old Barn Books in 2020, is a poignant narrative that explores the challenges faced by refugees. This edition, comprising 288 pages, presents the story of Sami and his family as they are forced to leave their home and embark on a perilous journey across the Middle East to Turkey. Their quest for safety leads them to a smuggler’s den and across the Mediterranean, ultimately landing them in England, where they confront the harsh realities of immigration and separation.
Readers will find a detailed account of Sami’s harrowing experiences as he navigates the complexities of being a refugee and the subsequent struggles of adapting to a new life. The book delves into themes of emigration, family, and the social issues surrounding prejudice and racism. Through Sami’s journey, the narrative sheds light on the broader historical context of military conflicts and their impact on individuals and families, making it a significant addition to the discourse on social topics and juvenile nonfiction.
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Boy, Everywhere chronicles their harrowing journey and struggle to settle in a new land. Forced to sell all their belongings and leave their friends and beloved grandmother behind, Sami and his family travel across the Middle East to Turkey, where they end up in a smuggler’s den. From there, they cross the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean and manage to fly to England, only to be separated and detained in an immigration prison for the crime of seeking asylum. Yet the transition from refugee to immigrant in a new life will be the greatest challenge Sami has ever faced.
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