This is a solid, tender, honest graphic novel memoir for kids that is primarily about one boy’s experience as a refugee, but also manages to touch on feminism, education, disability, religion, family, friendship, and more. I am a fan of Jamieson’s work and all evidence indicates that she was incredibly thoughtful and collaborative in telling Mohamed’s story, but I admit to being a little skeptical about what may have been simplified or omitted in order to make this story palatable for an audience of (mostly white) children. Mohamed’s story is certainly an inspiring one, but I wonder how much value there is in teaching children that refugees are inspiring and resilient and should be empathized with and helped (primarily by nonprofits, etc.), outside of a larger understanding of the worldwide refugee crisis, the injustices committed against refugees, and how powerful countries are complicit. A beautiful story, but I am still wrestling with and chewing on the underlying message in Jamieson’s hands.