Boy 87

Name: Boy 87
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782691976
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Ele Fountain

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Summary

Boy 87 follows Shif, a boy living in an unspecified African country, who is forced to flee his home due to danger. Alongside his friend Bini, he embarks on a harrowing journey fraught with peril, resilience, and hope as he seeks safety and freedom. This gripping narrative sheds light on the challenges faced by refugees using a powerful and affecting approach, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you’re drawn to powerful stories about bravery and survival, this tale of a young boy's perilous journey as a refugee may grip your heart. It combines thrilling adventure with emotional depth, providing an inspiring narrative that resonates with young readers interested in themes of resilience and hope.

Boy 87

The story of a refugee: one child's journey stands for the journeys of many and the hopes of even more.

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Boy 87 follows the story of Shif, an ordinary schoolboy who loves chess and playing with his best friend. One day, he is forced to leave home to avoid conscription into the army. Shif embarks on an epic journey filled with dangers and cruelties, as well as acts of great human kindness, bravely making his way towards a future he can only imagine.

Told in the powerful first person, this startling debut novel encourages understanding and empathy in young readers. It allows the news headlines of the day to resonate with the humanity involved in creating them.

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Boy 87 by Ele Fountain is a gripping and poignant story about a young refugee's harrowing journey towards safety. The novel is praised for its authentic portrayal of the struggles refugees face, providing readers with a deep and empathetic understanding of their plight. The narrative is often lauded for its emotional depth and accessibility for young readers, making it both a compelling and educational read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782691976

Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ele Fountain Young Adult

About the Author

Ele Fountain worked as an Editor in children's publishing, where she was responsible for launching and nurturing the careers of many prize-winning and best-selling authors including Angie Sage, Philip Reeve and Sarah Crossan. She lived in Addis Ababa for several years, where she was inspired to write Boy 87, her debut novel. Ele now lives in what she describes as a 'not quite falling down house' in Hampshire with her husband and two young daughters.

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