Syd Fini

Three different kids. Three different decades. One shared hope for a safe tomorrow. You will meet Josef, a Jewish boy escaping Germany in the 1930s on a ship bound for the other side of the world. Then, you will travel to 1994 and join Isabel, a Cuban girl setting out on a raft with her family to escape the unrest in her country. Finally, you will follow Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 embarking on a long and dangerous trek toward Europe to flee the destruction of his homeland. Though these three young people are separated by continents and decades, you will follow them on their harrowing journeys as they face unimaginable dangers. Brought to life through stunning and rich artwork, this graphic novel adaptation makes their stories feel incredibly real and immediate. As you read, you will discover shocking and powerful connections that tie Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud together. It is a beautiful, visually striking tale of survival, family, and the enduring quest for a place to call home.