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Nowhere Boy
Written by Katherine Marsh
Fourteen-year-old Ahmed is stuck in a city that wants nothing to do with him. Newly arrived in Brussels, Belgium, Ahmed fled a life of uncertainty and suffering in Aleppo, Syria, only to lose his father on the perilous journey to the shores of Europe. Now Ahmed’s struggling to get by on his own, but with no one left to trust and nowhere to go, he’s starting to lose hope.
Then he meets Max, a thirteen-year-old American boy from Washington, D.C. Lonely and homesick, Max is struggling 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, Max and Ahmed will defy the odds, learning from each other what it means to be brave and how hope can change your destiny.
–From the Publisher
The book follows real life world events that happened in 2015. The story was fast paced and informative. Great book to keep students informed and aware of world events. Loved the themes of kindness, courage and helping others.
Review by Vanessa Eyre, Robert Frost Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-9
Nowhere Boy
Written by Katherine Marsh
Roaring Book Press
368 pages
Release Date: August 7, 2018
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
