The Unwanted
Stories of the Syrian Refugees: a Graphic Novel
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 13, 2021
Sibert Honor Medalist ∙ New York Public Library Best of 2018 ∙ The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 ∙ Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 ∙ YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner In the tradition of two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown’s critically acclaimed full-color nonfiction graphic novels The Great American Dust Bowl and Drowned City, The Unwanted is a timely and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities of living in, and trying to escape, a war zone.
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- Who it’s for
- A full-color graphic nonfiction account of the Syrian refugee crisis, attentive to both horror and hope.
- Themes
- Syrian refugee crisis, War and displacement, Courage and resilience
- Genres
- Immigration for Teens, Graphic History, Middle East History for Teens
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Sibert Honor Medalist ∙ New York Public Library Best of 2018 ∙ The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 ∙ Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 ∙ YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner In the tradition of two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown’s critically acclaimed full-color nonfiction graphic novels The Great American Dust Bowl and Drowned City, The Unwanted is a timely and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities of living in, and trying to escape, a war zone.
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Starting in 2011, refugees flood out of war-torn Syria in Exodus-like proportions. The surprising flood of victims overwhelms neighboring countries, and chaos follows. Resentment in host nations heightens as disruption and the cost of aid grows. By 2017, many want to turn their backs on the victims. The refugees are the unwanted. Don Brown depicts moments of both heartbreaking horror and hope in the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. Shining a light on the stories of the survivors, The Unwanted is a testament to the courage and resilience of the refugees and a call to action for all those who read.
Witness and Resilience
A full-color graphic nonfiction account of the Syrian refugee crisis, attentive to both horror and hope.
Come here for
- A human view of the realities of fleeing a war zone
- Stories that honor survivors’ courage and resilience
Expect
- A serious, eye-opening look at a crisis still unfolding
- Moments of heartbreak alongside moments of hope
Where it sits
| Immigration for Teens | 49% |
|---|---|
| Middle East History for Teens | 41% |
| Graphic History | 32% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Graphic History
- Graphic Social Topics
- Family
- Wars & Military History for Teens
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- Middle East for Teens
- Immigration for Teens
- Homelessness & Poverty for Teens
- Prejudice & Racism for Teens
- Authors
- Don Brown
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- July 13, 2021
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Syrian refugee crisis · War and displacement · Courage and resilience
- Reading lane
- Graphic History