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This is a powerful and timely story about refugees, a graphic novel for all children with glorious colour artwork throughout. From Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels.
ILLEGAL introduces us to brothers Ebo and Kwame, and their journey as they flee from Ghana, across Africa and over the Mediterranean Sea to find a safe haven in Europe. It shows us Ebo's unquenchable hope for a new life and for a reunion with his sister.
Ebo is brought to life by Eoin Colfer, Andrew Donkin and Giovanni Rigano. The book is based on their extensive research and includes an original interview with a survivor.
Told with humour, compassion and respect, this is a story for every child.
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Review:
Beautifully realised and punchily told. (Alex O'Connell The Times, Children's Book of the Week)
A powerful, involving graphic novel. (Nicolette Jones Sunday Times, Books to Watch Out For)
A deeply affecting account. (Sarah Donaldson The Observer, Children's Book of the Week)
An absolute must-read, this graphic novel is thought-provoking, profound, sensitive and totally gripping. (Book Trust)
This is an outstanding book, told with honesty and heart. (Irish Independent)
A powerful, compelling work, evocatively illustrated ... It would take a hard heart not to be moved by this book. (Financial Times)
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A powerful, involving graphic novel. (Nicolette Jones Sunday Times, Books to Watch Out For)
A deeply affecting account. (Sarah Donaldson The Observer, Children's Book of the Week)
An absolute must-read, this graphic novel is thought-provoking, profound, sensitive and totally gripping. (Book Trust)
This is an outstanding book, told with honesty and heart. (Irish Independent)
A powerful, compelling work, evocatively illustrated ... It would take a hard heart not to be moved by this book. (Financial Times)
This is a powerful and timely story about one boy's epic journey across Africa to Europe, a graphic novel for all children with glorious colour artwork throughout. From Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels.
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- PublisherHodder Children's Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1444941984
- ISBN 13 9781444941982
- BindingHardcover
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