Nowhere boy:

"Fourteen-year-old Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, and thirteen-year-old Max, an American boy, are bound by a secret that sets them on the adventure of a lifetime" -- When all seems lost, real heroes can be found. Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stranded in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Ne...

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Main Author: Marsh, Katherine 1974- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Roaring Brook Press 2018
Edition:First edition
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Summary:"Fourteen-year-old Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, and thirteen-year-old Max, an American boy, are bound by a secret that sets them on the adventure of a lifetime" -- When all seems lost, real heroes can be found. Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stranded in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty and suffering in Syria, only to lose his father on the periolous journey to the shores of Europe. now he's struggling to get by on his own, and with no one left and nowhere to go, his hope is fading. Then he meets Max, a thirteen-year-old American boy. Lonely and homesick, Max is having trouble at his new school and just can't seem to do anything right. But with one startling discovery, Max and Ahmed's lives collide and a friendship begins to grow. Together, Ahmed and Max will defy the odds, learning from each other what it means to be brave and how hope can change your destiny. Award-winning author Katherine Marsh delivers a tale for our times: a gripping story of resilience, friendship, and everyday heroes set against the backdrop of the refugee crisis. -- From dust jacket
Item Description:Includes a conversation with the author
Physical Description:362 pages 22 cm
ISBN:9781250307576

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