"[H]umane and empathetic . . . Not only eye-opening, important and topical, but a vivid, emotionally involving, nail-biting read . . .an effective call to action." –Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week
"A muscular, moving, thought-provoking book from an award-winning writer" –
Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian "[I]n bringing the fate of the victims of the Syrian conflict to life for young readers, both to inform and encourage sympathy and understanding, it is much to be admired." –
Books for Keeps "An important story for our time" –
Scottish Book Trust "Not only does it explain how the war in Syria began in as clear a way as I have ever heard but [Elizabeth Laird] makes her characters lovable, loathable - and believable. They are children of war but not defined by it . . . fascinating and sing[s] with truth." –
Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week "This powerful, dramatic story, poignantly illustrates how war affects ordinary people" –
Bookseller "Deeply moving . . . you can always count on Elizabeth Laird to write fearlessly but with compassion and this story will give readers plenty to think about" –
Bookbag "A poignant, special book which is beautifully written. Essential reading." –
ReadingZone "Powerful, heart-breaking and compelling" –
The Scotsman
