Marie Bamyani – författare

A powerful graphic novel exploring the struggle for survivalof displaced people.With true stories from Ukraine, Somalia,Bosnia, Syria and Afghanistan, this moving book collectsimportant tales about the real journeys of people forcedfrom their homes by conflict.Somalia: 'It was a normal, boring day. Iwas playing videogames after homework when the first bomb fell.'Bosnia: 'One day, Mum took me to the localplayground. A sniper shot at us. We couldn't stay in Bosnia anymore.'Ukraine: 'On the 24th of February, Mum wokeme up by saying: 'The war has begun.' With stories from Ada Jusic (Bosnia), Marie Bamyani (Afghanistan),Sonya Zhurenko (Ukraine), Ramzee (Somalia) and Nadine Kaadan(Syria). Full-colour graphic novel art by Bosnian refugee, Ada Jusic.Each story has an informative introduction about the country,written by Bali Rai.Real stories to help children aged 9+ understand the plight ofrefugees and displaced people.