The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon (author)

Perfect for fans of THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS. This is a beautiful, vivid and deeply moving story about a refugee boy who has spent his entire life living in a detention centre. This novel reminds us all of the importance of freedom, hope, and the power of a story to speak for anyone who’s ever struggled to find a safe home.

’...a special book’ – Morris Gleitzman, author of the acclaimed ONCE series

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.

Product Details

Catalogue number

8110 in Schools Catalogue 2024/25

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781510101555

Publisher

Orion Children's Books

Date published

January 5th, 2017

Lexile measure

840L

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 4.9; Upper years; 8.0 points

Other details

240 pages

Condition

New

Available in these packs

15books
800L+ Upper Secondary Pack

gbp prices

Offer price: £103.57

Rewards/RRP: £121.85
5books
Refugee Pk x5

gbp prices

Offer price: £19.99

Rewards/RRP: £39.95
10books
Stories About Refugees Pack
New

gbp prices

Offer price: £62.20

Rewards/RRP: £82.90
3books
Zana Fraillon Pack x3

gbp prices

Offer price: £17.20

Rewards/RRP: £22.97