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A Junior Library Guild Selection A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age A Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book An urgent and literary story of a courageous African boy sent to England to escape the violent civil war.

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'Welcome to England, Mr Kelo,' said the immigration officer as he handed back the passports to Alem's father.

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This is book 969 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

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  1. Benjamin Zephaniah (Author)

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Page Count: 304

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