The Bone Sparrow: a refugee novel Audiobook (Free)

Shortlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction prize 2016.

Perfect for followers of The Young man in the Striped Pyjamas. That is a gorgeous, vibrant and deeply moving story about a refugee young man who has spent his life time living in a detention centre. This book reminds us all of the importance of freedom, hope, and the energy of a story to speak for anybody who’s ever battled to discover a safe home.

‘…a particular book’ – Morris Gleitzman, author of the acclaimed ONCE series

Born within a refugee camp, about The Bone Sparrow: a refugee book all Subhi knows of the world is that he’s at least 19 fence diamond jewelry high, the nice Jackets never stay long, and during the night he dreams that the ocean finds its method to his tent, bringing with it unusual treasures. And one day it brings him Jimmie.

Having a notebook that she’s struggling to read and putting on a sparrow made out of bone tissue around her neck of the guitar – both talismans of her family’s past as well as the mother she’s dropped – Jimmie strikes up an unlikely friendship with Subhi beyond the fence.

As he reads aloud the tale of how Jimmie’s family members came to be, both children uncover the need for their own tales in writing their futures.

(P) Orion Children’s Group 2016