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Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah tells the story of Alem Kelo, a teenage boy escaping the Eritrean-Ethiopian War, who is left in London by his father to seek asylum and escape violence. The novel explores Alem’s experiences with discrimination, the impact of war on families, and the challenges of navigating the immigration system, ultimately finding hope and resilience amid adversity. This book discusses violence, racism, anti-immigrant bias, and the emotional distress experienced by refugees and individuals dealing with familial separation and loss.