The Other Boy
The true story of one refugee family's journey to find home
$15.29
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
8 December 2026
Summary
The true story of one boy’s journey from Afghanistan to the UK, escaping the Taliban.
After Hamed’s mother speaks up against the Taliban, their family is forced to flee their home in Herat, Afghanistan in search of safety. But what lies ahead of them is a long and terrifying journey out of Afghanistan and across Europe with the UK as their ultimate goal.
Thrown into an unfamiliar world of fake passports and untrustworthy handlers, Hamed and his family must lea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526368133 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1526368137 |
| Author: | Hamed Amiri |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Wren & Rook |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 8 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
| Audience Age: | 10 |
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About The Author
Hamed Amiri
Hamed was born in Herat, Afghanistan and grew up under Taliban rule before escaping at the age of ten. Drawing on his personal experience of escaping conflict, he is now a technology professional, leader, author, and motivational speaker. He hopes that he can connect with people who face their own challenges and that his story can inspire resilience and adaptability in overcoming hardship. Hamed now lives in Wales and is a board member at a nearby college.
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