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Description
Adnan Zakaria's family recently fled Syria and resettled in America. Adnan feels like a stranger in a strange land. He's lonely and homesick. The one thing that gives him comfort is his best friend's skateboard that he brought with him from Syria.
Quick Summary
If you've ever felt like you don't belong somewhere, this story about a Syrian refugee named Adnan will hit home. After his family moves to the United States, Adnan is lonely and misses his old friends, but a battered skateboard he brought from home becomes his ticket to new adventures and unexpected friendships. The short chapters make it easy to read in one sitting, and the mix of humor, heart, and a little bit of skate-boarding action keeps the pages turning. It's perfect for kids who like sports stories or anyone who wants to understand what it feels like to start over in a new country. Parents will appreciate that the book treats the refugee experience with respect and offers a gentle, hopeful message without being preachy. If you liked "The One and Only Ivan" for its mix of heart and simple language, you'll find a similar vibe here.