Boy 87
(12 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Pushkin Children’s
Fourteen-year-old Shif and his best friend Bini are ordinary boys with big ambitions, but their world implodes when they attract the attention of the military "giffa". Wrenched from their families, they’re sent to a remote desert prison, where their cellmates are barely clinging on to life.
However, the boys’ arrival sparks hope in the imprisoned men, and they give everything to ensure their escape. Reaching the nearest town, Shif has only just begun the perilous journey which he hopes will end in safety and freedom.
Set in an unnamed country, this is a timely and important book which illuminates the realities of life as a refugee. The first-person narration simply but powerfully conveys Shif’s terror at the violence and cruelty he encounters, as well as his sense of loss. The horrors he is escaping are all too real, but this is ultimately a story about the power of kindness and the strength of the human spirit.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Mike, 21 March 2023
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BOOK GOOD OOHH OHH AHH AHH
JEquavi, 21 March 2023
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BOOK GOOD
jequavis da shawn the 3rd, 21 March 2023
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this is a great book, personally i hate reading but this book is one of the few that i love reading!!!! I think that if you are looking for a book to start reading i think you should consider this book...
Jamie, 04 May 2021
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Boy 87 is a masterpiece! It shows the truth behind war and the feelings of refugees and asylum seekers. The loss and fear.
Oscar, 15 July 2020
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I liked this book because it really puts it into perspective what it is like to be a refugee.
Anon, 16 March 2020
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i absolutely loved every moment of this book. i would only suggest to read it if you enjoy the sad sort of book. but nevertheless this book was one to remember it was one of the best books i have ever read because i have only enjoyed about three books i have read xx
lily, 02 November 2019
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this is a good book
uj, 26 October 2019
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It is an outstanding book, it so touching. It takes you on a breathtaking adventure of a refugee and they're journey to Europe. They are away from their loved ones trying to get to a safer place.
Elcayla, 24 October 2019
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This gripping novel takes you on a journey. A boy Shif ( who is a refugee) tries to make it safely over to England. If you read other books like refugee boy or illegal you are sure to enjoy this. I recommend ages from 9- 13. Ele fountain you have done a good job.
Logan, 22 September 2019
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Utterly amazing.
Finlay, 21 September 2019
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MUST READ
George, 22 May 2019
GOOD BOOK👍