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The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Don Brown
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The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2018

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Don Brown

The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Syria • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees by Don Brown is a graphic novel that empathetically illustrates the Syrian refugee crisis through a series of vignettes, chronicling the diverse and arduous journeys of Syrians fleeing violence, persecution, and poverty. It delves into the initial turmoil of the Arab Spring, the brutal civil war, and the overwhelming challenges refugees face while seeking safety in neighboring countries and beyond. Sensitive topics in the book include graphic depictions of violence, suffering, and death.

Informative

Emotional

Dark

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,837 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees by Don Brown offers a poignant and visually compelling exploration of the Syrian refugee crisis. Reviewers praise its impactful narrative and emotional depth, making complex issues accessible. Criticisms include a perceived lack of detailed context and occasional simplification of political nuances. Overall, it's a powerful educational tool.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees?

Readers who are captivated by graphic novels that blend history with personal narratives, like Art Spiegelman's Maus or Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, will find The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees by Don Brown both enlightening and emotionally gripping. The book appeals to those interested in global issues and human rights.

4.3

3,837 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Syria • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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