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Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria
By NAJEM, Muhammad & Nora Neus
- ISBN
- 9780759556898 9780759556904
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
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School Library Journal
Starred Review on September 23, 2022 | Graphic Nonfiction - Middle To High School
Gr 6–9—Najem, Neus, and Robine put the graphic format to powerful use to depict the devastation of the Assad regime in Syria through the eyes of young Najem. In 2011, Najem's safe life is irrevocably changed by the arrival of vicious soldiers looking to force men into the military. The family hides every time they sweep the city. Targeted bombings soon follow. Interwoven with these terrifying events is the family's love, humor, and resilience. With each blow, this extended family goes ba...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
