The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon

Reviewed by David P, Y8
A child refugee’s escape attempts from the camp only take a turn for the worst…
This is the story of Subhi. Born in an Australian refugee camp, life in the Outside is completely unknown to him. But one day, he meets Jimmie, a girl from the Outside, and he will think of a way to leave.
Written by Zana Fraillon, it is a captivating story for those who are fans of intricate and detailed stories. It also brings to light the real and ongoing problems with refugee camps.
David says: “I was not expecting the book to be that good when I first picked it up!
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