Amina: Through My Eyes

Name: Amina: Through My Eyes
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781743312490
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By J.L. Powers

Series: THROUGH MY EYES

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Amina: Through My Eyes by J.L. Powers is a compelling story set against the backdrop of war-torn Somalia. It follows the life of twelve-year-old Amina, who uses her artistic gift to navigate the challenges and upheavals around her. This children's book offers a poignant glimpse into resilience, hope, and the perspectives of a young girl striving to find beauty amid chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in heartfelt stories that explore the challenges faced by a young girl amid the struggles of war-torn Somalia. It provides a powerful narrative through the eyes of a resilient protagonist, offering an engaging blend of adventure, cultural richness, and the strength of the human spirit.

Amina: Through My Eyes

A moving story of one child's life in a conflict zone, in Mogadishu, Somalia.

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Amina: Through My Eyes tells the poignant story of a young girl living on the edges of Mogadishu. Despite their home being damaged by Somalia's long civil war, Amina's family remains steadfast, refusing to abandon what they have always known.

Amina's life is thrown into turmoil when government forces arrest her father. His art is deemed too political and thus is officially censored. The nightmare continues as rebel forces kidnap her brother, forcing him into the life of a soldier in Somalia's brutal ongoing war.

Though her mother and grandmother stay by her side, Amina feels vulnerable and abandoned. In secret, she begins to create her own artwork in the streets and derelict buildings, seeking a sense of hope and a way to unburden her aching heart.

Her art becomes a powerful voice within Mogadishu's underground world, echoing the hopes for a better, more secure future among the city's inhabitants.

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Amina: Through My Eyes is praised for its heartfelt narrative that captures the risks of pursuing artistic truth amid a brutal civil war, compounded by religious extremism. The story is noted for its hopeful message, highlighting Amina's youthful curiosity and bravery in challenging circumstances.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743312490

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

Edited by Lyn White
Edited by Lyn White

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational J.L. Powers Series: THROUGH MY EYES Young Adult

About the Author

J.L. Powers is the author of two novels, The Confessional and This Thing Called the Future.