Shif is just an ordinary boy who likes chess, maths and racing his best friend home from school. But one day, soldiers with guns come to his door – and he knows that he is no longer safe.
Shif is forced to leave his mother and little sister, and embark on a dangerous journey; a journey through imprisonment and escape, new lands and strange voices, and a perilous crossing by land and sea. He will encounter cruelty and kindness; he will become separated from the people he loves.
Boy 87 is a gripping, uplifting tale of one boy’s struggle for survival; it echoes the story of young people all over the world today.
Bethan, Y7 says:
I really enjoyed this book, except for the fact that the book ended in a hurry, like the author couldn’t be bothered to write anymore. I also think that the author could have given more information on whether Shif’s friend Bini is ok.
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