This is an autobiographical graphic novel that tells the story of two brothers, Omar and Hassan who are Somalian refugees in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. After getting separated from their mother and losing their father in the civil war, Omar and Hassan get placed under the guardianship of Fatuma, another refugee who becomes like their mother. Hassan has a disability that causes him to have seizures and he is unable to speak. Through the course of the book, we see Omar understand the importance of education and the difficulties faced by his female classmates in pursuing their education. This is especially seen in the characters of Maryam and her sister Nemo. The book also shows us the positive and negative aspects of hope and how day to day life in a refugee camp can look like for young children.  

I found the use of graphics as a medium an interesting choice. The illustrations help you picture the conditions in the camp with more clarity and perspective than simple descriptions would. It also makes the book lighter so a broader audience can read it. The book provides a lot of perspective on the lives of children in refugee camps and the importance of education in improving the lives of refugees in camps and after relocation. 

I think this is an important book to read, especially since it is a true story. The book may be a little childish for teenagers but 11-12 year olds would really enjoy it.