- “[The Eleventh Trade] pulls readers into Sami’s quest to regain stability in his new life, making it impossible for readers not to empathize with his longing for a home. Both a quest story and a friendship story, this book brings to life the traumatic reality refugee children experience in a world filled with borders and walls.”
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“I loved following Sami on his journey, not only to try and recover his grandfather’s stolen rebab, but to find friends, community, safety, healing, and to settle in a new home. I felt so close to him.”
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“A heartwarming story of life as a refugee, about friendship, overcoming tragedy, and an exciting quest. A classic book relevant to the events in the world today.”
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STARRED REVIEW: The book sensitively portrays the contemporary challenges faced by refugees plagued by impossibly difficult experiences to work through and the ways friends can help them find a new home.
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A moving debut about music and the power of community.
