Nadine Kaadan – 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.

Haroun, the cat, likes nothing better than to spend his days sleeping in the sunlit courtyards of Damascus. But one thing always ruins his sleep: jasmine! Haroun can’t stand the sweet-scented flowers. So one day, he hatches a plan to fix the problem...with unexpected results! A beautifully illustrated and entertaining story that sheds a welcome light onto Syria’s long and proud cultural heritage in a period of history marred by war.

Yazan no longer goes to the park to play, and he no longer sees his friend who lives next door. Everything around him is changing. His parents sit in front of the television with the news turned up LOUD and Yazan’s little red bike leans forgotten against the wall. Will he ever be able to go outside and play? An uplifting story about a courageous little boy growing up in a time of conflict, and the strength of family love.