Synopsis
Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Older Readers Prize 2021
This debut middle-grade novel chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family from privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler's den in Turkey, to a prison in Manchester.
A story of survival, of family, of bravery ... In a world where we are told to see refugees as the 'other', this story will remind readers that 'they' are also 'us'.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Old Barn Books
- ISBN: 9781910646649
- Number of pages: 288
- Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 21 mm
- Interest age: From 10 years
- Weight: 320g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Tough, moving, harsh, hopeful and honest - brilliant!
Boy, Everywhere begins in Damascus where we meet Sami and his friend Joseph leading normal, if anything privileged lives; with chauffeurs and gardeners, cl... READ MORE
A must read
Boy, Everywhere is a powerful story about the plight of refugees. I was hooked on Sami’s story and my heart was in my throat from the very beginning of the... READ MORE
Excellent, empathetic title
Sami is such a relatable character, the voice is perfect, and seeing their journey from his perspective really brings to life anything a child reading migh... READ MORE
A phenomenal, moving book
I was utterly bowled over by this book. Given the subject matter, I expected it to be emotional, but what I hadn't anticipated was how truthful it felt - e... READ MORE
Powerful. A must-read.
I still think about it. Alot. It’s a powerful, empathetic read about one boy’s journey from his comfortable home in Damascus, to England as a refugee. It s... READ MORE
What a mighty achievement this book is.
Gripping, moving, terrifying, but most of all it feels so real, which I know is credit to the author's meticulous research of every stage of Sami's life, f... READ MORE
Gripping, heartbreaking, important
Boy, Everywhere tells the story of Sami, who, with his family, flees Syria and goes on a long, perilous journey to the UK - it also shows what happens when... READ MORE
Sami Thought The War Was Far Away. Then The Teachers Told Them All To Go Home.
* Contains Spoilers*
Found this rather a harrowing read. I put it down many times & read something else as I was empathic to poor Sami & his family, his ... READ MORE
Important reading for all tweens and teens
An important book about the plight of Syrian refugees. Sami is such a relatable character, and while his story sometimes makes for uncomfortable reading, ... READ MORE
A powerful and gripping story - one that shows we're not so different...
An astonishingly powerful and gripping story that has torn my heart apart and put it back together again. Despite the harrowing journey, the seemingly endl... READ MORE
The 'story behind the story' - brilliant!
In a world full of stories about refugees, ‘Boy, Everywhere’ tells the story behind the story.
When the Syrian civil war finally reaches Damascus, Sami’... READ MORE
Unforgettable
I finished this yesterday but I’m still thinking about it. This is a book I’d been looking forward to reading after hearing so many good things about it, b... READ MORE
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Excellent Read
Thank you to the publishers for this review copy, and apologies for such a later review.
This book is an excellent read. Heart breaking, heart warming but ... READ MORE
Engaging, moving, redemptive
Like some other reviewers at times I had to stop reading and draw breath. Having read adult novels on this subject, having heard news reports, seen documen... READ MORE
Heartbreaking, Hard-hitting, Hopeful
You know it’s a good book when you are reading to your younger children and you’ve hooked the eldest in to come in for a listen. (15year old boy, non-reade... READ MORE
A truly eye-opening and humbling read
I loved this book, but what a hard-hitting storyline. This book breaks down the 'them' and 'us' and reminded me that the only difference between my family ... READ MORE
Amazing
The Author has done a top job in getting me hooked into this book. I had to force myself to stop reading because I had to go to work. Definitely recommend ... READ MORE
Astonishing. A must-read.
Startling, important, nerve-wracking, eye-opening, tear-jerking and hopeful, 'Boy, Everywhere' by A.M Dassu is quite a children's novel. It's almost imposs... READ MORE
This book, everywhere… now!
I read this a while back but I wasn’t in the habit of writing reviews. It was on my Top Reads display for a very long time!
Anyway, I really wanted to re... READ MORE
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