The Bone Sparrow: Zana Fraillon

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I was pleasantly surprised by this - I really really enjoyed it! This received four stars out of five from me and I thought it was an absolutely brilliant read. Subhi makes up for many of the things he is missing in his life (like toys and books) by using his imagination. Every night he imagines a night sea lapping up against the tent flaps. The sea brings creatures and treasures with it. The way that Fraillon describes the Night Sea is so vivid and detailed, that you can actually feel the sea breeze and hear the tide. An Excellently written book, really pulled at the heartstrings but with unexpected humour. A beautiful tale of a miraculous friendship which is both Sad and beautiful, perfectly combined to such create a wonderful book. Showing the immorality of life at a refugee camp through the eyes of a bright eyed young boy. A heart-rending, beautiful story. From the first line I knew that I would be utterly moved by the words written so passionately, weaving a narrative that is at times difficult to read. This is a book that will make change happen.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wat een goed geschreven verhaal! Van tevoren wist ik dat het zich afspeelde in een vluchtelingenkamp, maar niet dat het zo goed geschreven was. Dit boek verdient meer aandacht, want helaas is dit wel de harde werkelijkheid in sommige kampen. Zo gaan wij toch niet om met mensen? The Bone Sparrow is a beautiful, heartbreaking, hopeful and deeply moving novel that explores a tragic and relevant topic with incredibly skill. Fraillon doesn't shy away from showing the bleakness of the refugee camp, but the novel is anything but. Subhi's irrepressible spirit brightens the camp, and the novel itself. Subhi and Jimmie's discovery of friendship is a joy to read, and Subhi's relationship with his older sister and closest friend in the camp are also wonderfully depicted. Oct 2023 Our Connecting Stories literacy project is transforming reading and writing in disadvantaged communities View all Subhi, ο οποίος γεννήθηκε σε προσφυγικό καταυλισμό, όπου ζει με τη Maa, την αδερφή του Queeny, τον φίλο του Eli και ένα ευγενικό άνθρωπο με γλυκιά ψυχή που ανήκει στην στρατιωτική ομάδα φύλαξης και ονομάζεται Harvey. The Bone Sparrow is a captivating book. It brings light to a situation that is horrifying but true. It is traumatic, saddening, and heartbreaking to read the way these people were treated. This is a story that delves into a situation that is still occurring to this very day. Just because one doesn't see it doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.

Although the ending of, 'The Bone Sparrow' did not wrap up as I would have liked, it did give the message that hope can be the greatest gift of all. The theme of 'The Bone Sparrow', is a timely topic. It definitely made me rethink how I view refugees. It is a multilayered, timely, and soul-searching read. It is one of the most under hyped books I've ever read. Everyone, absolutely everyone, needs to read this book now.

Amnesty International UK 2019. Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (03139939) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1051681) and Scotland (SC039534). Amnesty International United Kingdom Section. A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (01735872). Registered office 17-25 New Inn Yard London EC2A 3EA. Although Subhi is a fictional character, he represents the thousands of children and families denied refuge and placed within detention centres and incarcerated, his narrative instigating important conversations about human rights and the Australian refugee legislation. The conditions within the refugee compound are appalling. Inadequate basic necessities, dehumanised and often brutalised by government employed wardens. Their meagre possessions confiscated upon arrival. Mental and physical health deteriorate as families are segregated. Their voices left unheard. Sushi's story leads you to think, 'how can this have ever happened'. Then you realize, omg, this isn't the distant past, this is present day Australia. The fact that Subhi doesn't know any better and just loves the life he leads, is just gut wrenching. It is a relevant text for young people and adults alike, providing a platform for engagement and dialogue around issues that are readily present in media and politics in the UK, and can present young people with challenging perspectives and uncomfortable realities.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. I loved the friendship that develops between Subhi and Jimmie. I loved the storytelling elements. I loved Subhi's friendship with Eli and the complexities of his relationship with Harvey. And I love that by making Subhi and his family Rohingya, Fraillon has made the story incredibly timely.

I wanted to like this book more than I did. Yes, I now have a much more vivid image of how wrong conditions in refugee camps can be (this one in Australia) and an awareness of more of the ethnic Burmese minorities. The last couple chapters were a dramatic ending that were exciting, sad and I didn't fully see coming. In a nutshell, this heart wrenching story will make the readers shed a tear or two for the characters' plight in a sad, sad dump that they call it home.In staging Zana Fraillon’s 2016 novel, York-based Pilot Theatre goes beyond its stated core aim, “to create a cultural space where young adults can encounter, express, and interrogate big ideas that are relevant to our lives right now”.