Reviewed by Chloe T, Year 7, Cerdon College Merrylands
The book, The Bone Sparrow, is such a captivating book to read. I got so intrigued by the way that Subhi describes his unforgettable journey and life of living in a refugee camp. Subhi is a young boy, who has to live in a refugee camp with his sister, mum and his best friend, Eli. He is kind, compassionate and sees the world through a magical lens to help cope with the dreadful circumstances.
One of my favourite things about the book is the way that they describe the life of a young child living in a refugee camp, particularly the harsh conditions of the detention centre, in a sad, but interesting way. While reading further into it, you feel that temptation to take action for what is right and try to make the world a better place for everyone.
The most captivating part of the story is when Jimmie, a girl, who has all the necessities that Subhi does not, meets Subhi and they instantly click. From then on, Jimmie has been coming to him everyday bringing his stuff that he would need to survive. However, one day Jimmie does not come. The next thing is so emotional and risky. Subhi escapes without any plans. If you love books that have many emotional twists and tragic complications, this is a must read for you.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (So Good)
