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The Bone Sparrow

by Zana Fraillon
The Bone Sparrow
The Bone Sparrow

Heart-wrenching tale of hope in confinement.

"The Bone Sparrow" could be a profound choice for you as it weaves a visceral narrative that's bound to stir a deep emotional response. It offers a window into the lives of refugees through the innocent eyes of a child, encapsulating themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of storytelling. This book is much more than fiction; it's a channel for empathy and understanding, which could be a resonant experience if you're drawn to stories that shine a light on humanity amidst adversity.

  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award Nominee for Older Readers (2017)
  • Victorian Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Writing for Young Adults (2017)
  • Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for Older Children (ages 8-14) (2017)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Bone Sparrow

by Zana Fraillon
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ISBN: 9781510101555
Authors: Zana Fraillon
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
Date of Publication: 2017-01-12
Format: Paperback
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Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 5214 readers)

Description

Born in a refugee camp, all Subhi knows of the world is that he's at least 19 fence diamonds high, the nice jackets never stay long, and at night he dreams that the sea finds its way to his tent, bringing with it unusual treasures. And one day it brings him Jimmie. Carrying a notebook that she's unable to read and wearing a sparrow made out of bone around her neck - both talismans of her family's past and the mother she's lost - Jimmie strikes up an unlikely friendship with Subhi beyond the fence. As he reads aloud the tale of how Jimmie's family came to be, both children discover the importance of their own stories in writing their futures.
 

Heart-wrenching tale of hope in confinement.

"The Bone Sparrow" could be a profound choice for you as it weaves a visceral narrative that's bound to stir a deep emotional response. It offers a window into the lives of refugees through the innocent eyes of a child, encapsulating themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of storytelling. This book is much more than fiction; it's a channel for empathy and understanding, which could be a resonant experience if you're drawn to stories that shine a light on humanity amidst adversity.

  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award Nominee for Older Readers (2017)
  • Victorian Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Writing for Young Adults (2017)
  • Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for Older Children (ages 8-14) (2017)
  • Carnegie Medal Nominee (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.