Amira, a young girl from Darfur, dreams of going to school. Her world is shattered when her village is attacked. She must gather courage to journey to a refugee camp, armed only with a red pencil.
Age
4-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages
Why to read
To learn about the struggles and triumphs of a young girl in a war-torn country.
To gain an understanding of the importance of education.
To appreciate the power of resilience and determination.
To explore the transformative power of the written word.
