Refugee 87

Written by Ele Fountain

A young refugee flees soldiers, facing cruelty and kindness on a journey of survival and hope.

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256 pages· 42,334 words· Est. 6 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Shif's world shatters when soldiers invade his home, forcing him to flee across continents. Once a top student with a loving family, he now faces unimaginable challenges. As he navigates a path filled with both cruelty and unexpected kindness, Shif's journey becomes a testament to resilience and hope. Will he find safety and a future he can barely envision? This powerful tale, rooted in real experiences, explores the harsh realities and enduring spirit of young refugees today.

From the publisher

A young refugee crosses continents in this timely, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting novel of survival.Shif has a happy life, unfamiliar with the horrors of his country’s regime. He is one of the smartest boys in school, and feels safe and loved in the home he shares with his mother and little sister, right next door to his best friend. But the day that soldiers arrive at his door, Shif knows that he will never be safe again – his only choice is to run. Facing both unthinkable cruelty and boundless kindness, Shif bravely makes his way towards a future he can barely imagine.Based on real experiences and written in spare, powerful prose, this gripping debut illustrates the realities faced by countless young refugees across the world today. Refugee 87 is a story of friendship, kindness, hardship, survival, and – above all – hope.

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