My New Home after Somalia
by Heather C. Hudak
Leaving My Homeland: After the Journey
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Fatuma's journey takes her from the challenges of life in Somalia and a vast Kenyan refugee camp to the unfamiliar cold and language of Sweden. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, she faces both hope and uncertainty, revealing how acceptance can be complicated even in welcoming places. This story invites readers to understand the resilience of refugee children adapting to change.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780778764977
- Pages
- 32
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,373