Eoin Colfer is one of my fav authors for kids. To see him take a turn writing a heart wrenching graphic novel is a depressing joy. He tells the poignant tale of Ebo, a little boy from waring african nations, and his attempt to find both his brother and his sister. It will take a long journey that I hope none of your children ever need to take. We follow him on leaky boats, deadly deserts, and rat infested tunnels. All for a chance at a life worth living. This graphic novel wouldn’t be what it is without the work of Andrew Donkin, who takes the heartbreaking words and creates images that will stay in your mind long after reading this treasure. There are so many reasons to read this book. For a look at the life of a child on the run, to explain to others, children and adults, about these types of humanitarian crisis, etc. This is not an easy book, but it is a book that needs read.