A review by hollyxbear
Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna Guidroz

5.0

I received an advance copy of this novel from NetGalley in return for an honest review. This novel was wonderful. There is a great lack of books about refugees, let alone Rohingya refugees. The lives of the characters are relatable in some ways and seem so bizarre or out of place in others. This book reads like its from another time with the situations they are in along with the lack of technology when it really take place in current times. Seeing a cell phone mentioned is what showed me that this was modern. This fact can be very eye opening for children. They way this novel is written also stands out to me since it is written in prose. This writing style will reach more children I believe since the words are so digestible. Overall I loved this book and cannot wait to show my library patrons.