Boy Overboard
(Author) Morris GleitzmanJamal loves playing football, which isn't easy if your goalie only has one leg and you keep having to dodge landmines to get your ball back. Jamal's stubborn little sister Bibi is even better at football than Jamal. But girls playing football is against the law in Afganistan. When it is discovered that Jamal's mother has been secretly running a school, the family must leave their home immediately and begin a long and dangerous journey to Australia. The children survive separation from their parents, hunger, and violent smugglers only to find that Australia isn't as welcoming as they had thought but, even though they face an uncertain future, Jamal, Bibi and their parents know that as long as they are together, that is all that matters.
Morris Gleitzman
Morris Gleitzman is an Australian author known for his children's books, particularly the "Once" series which follows the harrowing experiences of a Jewish boy during the Holocaust. His writing style is poignant and emotionally resonant, shedding light on difficult topics with sensitivity and empathy. Gleitzman's contributions to literature include raising awareness of historical events and fostering empathy in young readers.
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