Plot
A young Etriean/ Ethiopian boy is left in England by his father due to the conflict happening in his country. Entering into the British care system, he fights for political asylum but faces the political stereotyping that is present in the country
Themes
Deals with the effects of persecution and war, the treatment of asylum seekers, discrimination, the experience of care and loss.
Age
Appropriate for older KS2 children as some of the themes are difficult to deal with, particularly the theme of loss and death. It is also important to note that although this story does provide an unbiased insight into the experience of an asylum seeker, not all asylum seekers experience the postive experience of the British care system and support that Alem does.
Subject
This story may be appropriate for use in history and citizenship, where it may be important to touch on other cultures and why we live in such a multicultural society. It may also be a good piece of literature to bring into Religious Education.
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