When Stars are Scattered

This story of hope and perseverance chronicles the lives of two Somali orphans while in a UN refugee camp. It is an engaging graphic novel that gives readers a first-hand account of the struggle of refugee children. A story of struggle and survival, this novel is suitable for students in Grade 4–9, and lends itself particularly well in classrooms studying government, immigration, refugees, diversity, and world views. Teachers may use this resource for research, to initiate discussions, or for a reader’s theatre or drama production.