By Joe Brady (author) , Patrice Aggs (illustrator) Part of the No Country series
"An important empathy builder, powerfully told in graphic novel form."
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Civil war rages across the UK as the Free Kingdom party battles with the government for control. When Hannah’s dad is declared a traitor and disappears, she knows she must get her younger siblings to safety. With helicopters above and violence at every turn, it feels like their chances of escape the destruction grow smaller all the time.
This is a timely story, expertly brought to life in a graphic novel format. The story of children escaping war may be familiar, but the use of the UK as a setting powerfully highlights that anybody can find themselves displaced and at the mercy of others. This sense of ‘it happening here’ is amplified by hints of a bitterly divided country, the rise of the far right and growing resentment in the years before war broke out; all eerily evocative of the UK’s current political climate.
Scenes of Hannah and her siblings stepping into an inflatable dinghy in the hope of reaching safer shores, will be powerful empathy builders and encourage better understanding of the plight of real-life refugees.
No Refuge reads perfectly well as a standalone novel, but there is also a sequel, No Country , available that portrays the road to the civil war Hannah now attempts to escape.
The graphic novel format increases the sense of urgency surrounding their plight and adds layers of details to the destruction surrounding them. A must read for young readers interested in current affairs and making the world a kinder place.
Sisters Bea and Hannah, and their baby brother Dom, have fled the war that forced them from home. Now they must brave many dangers to find a path to safety . . .
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With their country at war with itself, three siblings flee their home in search of their missing father.
Against the odds, they must navigate fields of landmines, suspicious soldiers and child kidnappers, but will survival of these perils ultimately lead them to reconciliation and safety?
With insightful social commentary woven into a riveting story, the marriage of words and pictures build a taut atmosphere, sure to captivate both keen and less confident readers.
A Phoenix Comic Book, and eagerly awaited follow-up to the award-winning No Country
Praise for No Country
'A stunning graphic novel with a powerful, poignant message' - North Somerset Teacher's Book Award
'A thought-and-empathy-provoking comic' - Three Peas (an organisation supporting refugees)
Joe Brady is the deputy editor of the ground-breaking, critically acclaimed The Phoenix story comic. He is the writer of comic stories Izzy Newton: Kid Billionaire and Claire: Justice Ninja as well as No Country. He's from California and is currently living in Oxford.
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A family fighting to be reunited told in a very modern way through captions, artwork and fantastic presentation- I'm sure this will be a hit!
No Refuge is a very clever book that tells a powerful story in a graphic novel sort of way. It is exciting with a wash of colour and is easy to navigate.... Read Full Review
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed No Refuge and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
No Refuge features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Graphic Novels & Comics, Gritty Reads, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
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No Refuge was written by Joe Brady and published by David Fickling Books
No Refuge has 218 pages
Yes it is part of No Country series
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