Another OBOB book for the upcoming season, AND a graphic novel, AND a new book by the author and illustrator of Roller Girl and All's Faire in Middle School (both also graphic novels)! Wow! When Stars Are Scattered is a true story about the life of Omar Mohamed and his brother Hassan, who lost both parents in an ongoing war in Somalia, Africa. They escaped together to a refugee camp in Kenya, where they continue to watch for their mother's return. Days of watching and waiting turn into weeks. Weeks into months, and months turn into years.
This graphic novel is Omar's story about growing up in the Kenyan refugee camp, the struggles, the trials, and the friendships he makes there. The illustrations are clean and colorful, and the story is engaging and difficult to imagine. At the end of the book there are even a few photos of Omar and Hassan, but I don't want to spoil the story and tell you where or why these photos are taken.
If you like graphic novels, this is a good and informative one, similar to Eoin Colfer's Illegal, or maybe even John Lewis's March series - good non-fiction and historical fiction told through the graphic novel format, which really helps the story come alive for the reader! If you've read Jamieson's other books you'll know she is really good at this format, and Stars will not disappoint! A great addition to this season's OBOB titles! 4 paws!
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