Wherever I Go
Title: Wherever I Go
Published: 2020-04-21
ISBN: 9781534419209
Page Count: 40
Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest—seven years, four months, and sixteen days. Papa says that’s too long and they need a forever home. Until then, though, Abia has something important to do. Be a queen. Filled with hope, love, and respect, Wherever I Go is a timely tribute to the strength and courage of refugees around the world.
4.7Overall Score

Wherever I Go

Reader's Review A little girl tries to make the most of a difficult situation in a refugee camp by imagining she is a queen. Her loving parents support her. Eventually she moves to another ...

  • Popularity
    3.5
  • Islamic Values
    4.8
  • Clean (Romance)
    5.0
  • Clean (Profanity
    5.0
  • Clean (Violence)
    5.0

Reader’s Review

A little girl tries to make the most of a difficult situation in a refugee camp by imagining she is a queen. Her loving parents support her. Eventually she moves to another country and starts a new life. A gentle way to introduce the important topic of refugees to young children.

To look out for

  • Islamic Values: In her new country, the main character sings, play drums and dances.
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Shaista Yusufali

Shaista Yusufali is an English teacher who currently teaches at the RISE Academy in San Jose. She also studied at Jamiat al-Zahra from 2004-2006 and is the mother of three avid readers.

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