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Review ------ This is a tragic, beautifully crafted and wonderful book whose chirpy, stoic hero shames us all. I urge you to read it (THE INDEPENDENT) While addressing themes of loss, desperation, and injustice in an all-too-relevant setting, Fraillon's resonant novel underscores the healing power of story. (Starred Review from PUBLISHERS WEEKLY) The story of Subhi, sensitively told and immensely moving, gives us a glimpse of what homeless, imprisoned existence life feels like... and how the hope invested in a vision of a better future can end up being the difference between making it out, and surrendering to despair. (The Big Issue) Stories can change how people think and this book s to do just that (Claire Hennessey, IRISH TIMES) The Sparrow is already drawing comparisons with The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. The language captures the children's confusion, their hope mixed with worry over their families and dreams of freedom, but the novel doesn't flounder in abject misery when it easily could (Yorkshire Post) With an affecting and distinctive narrative voice ... she builds a convincing and complete world. Moving and memorable, The Sparrow deserves to be read by all who care about our common humanity (The Guardian) Cleverly imagined and very affecting (Belfast Telegraph) Stories can change how people think and this book s to do just that (Irish Times) Deeply moving novel (Alder News & Mail) A profoundly poignant novel (Metro (Across UK)) Book Description ---------------- Shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017. Perfect for fans of THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS. A deeply moving story about a refugee boy who has spent his entire life living in a detention centre.