An inspiring story of a young asylum seeker's struggle to build a new life with his family in Britain told with wit and heart by beloved author Catherine MacPhail. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
At last, Omar's family are safe and have somewhere to live. But life in a new country isn't easy and life on the estate is proving even harder thanks to Sam. Sam's always there - in Omar's tower block, in his class, and in his face. He wants to push Omar around, but Omar's not giving up on his new life and he's ready to push back. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+
Catherine MacPhail is an award-winning, highly-acclaimed writer of gritty, urban stories which tackle contemporary issues. Many of her books are based on real-life experiences. She has written a number of titles for Barrington Stoke, including Hide and Seek. She has three children, and lives in Greenock.