My Name Is Samim

Written by Fidan Meikle

A refugee's journey to safety hinges on telling his story. Will he find a true home?

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304 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Thirteen-year-old Samim embarks on a perilous journey from Afghanistan to the UK, seeking refuge. Along the way, he encounters brave companions, like a girl disguised as a boy and a determined grandmother. Yet, even after reaching his destination, Samim's future remains uncertain. He must recount his harrowing experiences to secure his place in a new world. As he reflects on lost friends and newfound hope, the question lingers: can Samim truly find safety and belonging in this unfamiliar land?

From the publisher

A courageous young refugee survives a desperate journey in this moving but wry middle-grade novel about struggles, hope and friendship. Thirteen-year-old Samim is a refugee, forced to make a long, dangerous journey from his home in Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn’t guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good. Samim relives the perils he faced and remembers the many friends he made and lost - the intrepid girl who dressed as a boy for safety, the courageous grandmother seeking a new home for her nine grandchildren, and especially his funny, spirited, best friend Zayn. Samim is one of the lucky ones, but has he really found a safe new home?

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