Kicked Out

Name: Kicked Out
Brand: Walker Books Australia
SKU: 9781910646892
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A Boy, Everywhere story

By A. M. Dassu

Series: A Boy, Everywhere Story

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In Kicked Out by A. M. Dassu, the story explores themes of friendship, family, and resilience from a young protagonist's perspective. The narrative centres around a child who faces unexpected challenges and navigates them with courage and hope. With relatable characters and thoughtful dialogue, the book gently addresses important social issues while maintaining a sense of adventure and discovery.
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you appreciate stories that tackle important social issues with compassion and humour. It focuses on a young character facing challenges that resonate with themes of belonging, resilience, and the power of friendship, providing readers with insight and inspiration.

Kicked Out

Ali and his friend Sami are living their dream, playing football for the school team and swimming in their friend Mark's new luxury pool. But money goes missing and racism rears its ugly head when their friend Aadam is accused of stealing it. Trying to prove Aadam's innocence will test their friendships and their family loyalties.

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This sequel to Dassu's award-winning debut, Boy, Everywhere, finds Ali and Sami living their dream, playing football for the school team and hanging out in their friend Mark's new luxury pool.

But money goes missing, and racism rears its ugly head when their friend Aadam is accused of the theft. Can the boys prove Aadam's innocence, keep their friendship – and help fight Aadam’s threatened deportation?

Can Ali navigate his emotions and stay focused now his dad is back on the scene and his half-brother has joined his school?

A powerful story about friendship, being an ally and finding your place in the world.

Series: A Boy, Everywhere Story

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Kicked Out

By A. M. Dassu

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The book by A. M. Dassu is widely praised for its empathetic portrayal of complex themes such as racism, immigration, and the challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees. Critics highlight its ability to evoke empathy by presenting characters with authenticity and depth, making it an engaging and eye-opening story for young readers. Reviewers commend Dassu's skillful handling of sensitive topics relating to family dynamics, friendship, and personal struggles, using a compelling narrative to inspire understanding and social activism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910646892

Publisher: Old Barn Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Old Barn Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 256

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A. M. Dassu Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: A Boy, Everywhere Story Young Adult

About the Author

A. M. Dassu is the internationally acclaimed and award-winning author of Boy, Everywhere. She is a Director of Inclusive Minds, an organisation for people who are passionate about inclusion, diversity, equality and accessibility in children's literature, and one of the National Literacy Trust's Connecting Stories campaign authors, aiming to help inspire a love of reading and writing in children and young people.

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