The Bone Sparrow is a powerful story that highlights the struggles and resilience of refugees. It is a heart-wrenching tale of hope, friendship and the importance of storytelling. Zana Fraillon does a fantastic job of capturing the emotions and experiences of those living in detention centres, and beautifully portrays the unlikely friendship between Subhi and Jimmie in a way that will stay with you long after you finish the book. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand the plight of refugees and the importance of compassion and empathy.

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• Children's Book Council of Australia Award Nominee for Older Readers (2017)
• Victorian Premier's Literary Award Nominee for Writing for Young Adults (2017)
• Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for Older Children (ages 8-14) (2017)
• Carnegie Medal Nominee (2017)

Subhi is a refugee. Born in an Australian permanent detention center after his mother and sister fled the violence of a distant homeland, Subhi has only ever known life behind the fences. But his world is far bigger than that—every night, the magical Night Sea from his mother's stories brings him gifts, the faraway whales sing to him, and the birds tell their stories. And as he grows, his imagination threatens to burst beyond the limits of his containment.The most vivid story of all, however, is the one that arrives one night in the form of Jimmie—a scruffy, impatient girl who appears on the other side of the wire fence and brings with her a notebook written by the mother she lost. Unable to read it herself, she relies on Subhi to unravel her family's love songs and tragedies.Subhi and Jimmie might both find comfort—and maybe even freedom—as their tales unfold. But not until each has been braver than ever before.

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