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Zana Fraillon

The Bone Sparrow

Zana FraillonFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Zana Fraillon

The Bone Sparrow

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Immigration Detention Center • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

Lexile Level

840L

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Super Short Summary

In The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon, nine-year-old Subhi, born in an Australian immigration detention center, befriends an outside girl named Jimmie, who sneaks into the camp with stories from her mother's notebook. Subhi and Jimmie’s friendship opens Subhi's eyes to the world beyond the fences, igniting hope and illuminating the dire conditions inside the camp. This book depicts human suffering, violence, and trauma.

Emotional

Dark

Hopeful

Mysterious

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

5,990 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon has been praised for its poignant portrayal of refugee life, capturing emotional depth and resilience. Its poetic language and compelling narrative resonate with readers. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and feel that secondary characters lack development. Overall, it's a powerful, thought-provoking read with impactful themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bone Sparrow?

Readers who appreciate poignant, socially relevant narratives will enjoy The Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon. Fans of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas or Inside Out & Back Again will find the heart-wrenching and hopeful tale of a refugee child's resilience compelling and emotionally resonant.

4.3

5,990 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Immigration Detention Center • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-15 years

Lexile Level

840L

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