My Name Is Samim -- Fidan Meikle, Paperback
A courageous young refugee survives a desperate journey in this moving but wry middle-grade novel about struggles, hope and friendship.
Thirteen-year-old Samim is a refugee, forced to make a long, dangerous journey from his home in Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good.
Samim relives the perils he faced and remembers the many friends he made and lost - the intrepid girl who dressed as a boy for safety, the courageous grandmother seeking a new home for her nine grandchildren, and especially his funny, spirited, best friend Zayn. Samim is one of the lucky ones, but has he really found a safe new home?
Author: Fidan Meikle
Publisher: Kelpies
Published: 2/10/2026
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.6 lbs
Size: 7.7" H x 5.1" L x 1" W
ISBN: 9781782509301
