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# Home of the Brave

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Review: Helping kids to understand the refugee experience. - I read this book years ago with a group of advanced 4th graders at the school where I was the librarian and I’m reading it again with my 10 year old. The story is told in verse and easy to understand. Helps children understand the refugee experience and why someone might become a refugee. It’s sad and realistic but also uplifting and a good read for kids.
Review: Home of the Brave, book of the year - The idea of these Sudanese immigrants being transplanted to a Minnesota town fascinated me. What I didn't expect was to read one of the best books of the year. Told by Kek, a young boy from Sudan, who saw the murders of most of his family, Kek is separated from his probably dead mother and his relief to be in Minnesota with his aunt and cousin. It was so easy to love upbeat Kek and his utter confusion of his new life in America. From snow, escalators, jeans, language and cleaning the dishes in the washer. I laughed at his view of these ordinary things. But he also reminded me of how wealthy our country is compared to most of the world. His marveling at the apartment that his Aunt and cousin live in "That is a palace." Kek finds it easier to adjust to this life than his older war scared cousin, Ganwar. I got caught up in Kek as an optimist. Kek changed the life of others by just asking to help and being the cattle herder that he was. But the most incredible thing about this wonderful book is the language. Written in poetic verse, the words bathed me in description of place, time and emotion. I laughed and weeped and wanted more. READ THIS FABULOUS STORY!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0312535635 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,991 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18 in Children's Africa Books #41 in Children's Books on Orphans & Foster Homes #126 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,908) |
| Dimensions  | 5.25 x 0.65 x 7.55 inches |
| Edition  | First Edition |
| Grade level  | 5 - 6 |
| ISBN-10  | 9780312535636 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0312535636 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 272 pages |
| Publication date  | December 23, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Square Fish |
| Reading age  | 9 - 11 years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Helping kids to understand the refugee experience.
*by M***L on August 17, 2025*

I read this book years ago with a group of advanced 4th graders at the school where I was the librarian and I’m reading it again with my 10 year old. The story is told in verse and easy to understand. Helps children understand the refugee experience and why someone might become a refugee. It’s sad and realistic but also uplifting and a good read for kids.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Home of the Brave, book of the year
*by T***Y on January 19, 2009*

The idea of these Sudanese immigrants being transplanted to a Minnesota town fascinated me. What I didn't expect was to read one of the best books of the year. Told by Kek, a young boy from Sudan, who saw the murders of most of his family, Kek is separated from his probably dead mother and his relief to be in Minnesota with his aunt and cousin. It was so easy to love upbeat Kek and his utter confusion of his new life in America. From snow, escalators, jeans, language and cleaning the dishes in the washer. I laughed at his view of these ordinary things. But he also reminded me of how wealthy our country is compared to most of the world. His marveling at the apartment that his Aunt and cousin live in "That is a palace." Kek finds it easier to adjust to this life than his older war scared cousin, Ganwar. I got caught up in Kek as an optimist. Kek changed the life of others by just asking to help and being the cattle herder that he was. But the most incredible thing about this wonderful book is the language. Written in poetic verse, the words bathed me in description of place, time and emotion. I laughed and weeped and wanted more. READ THIS FABULOUS STORY!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Read
*by A***R on April 4, 2025*

This book, written in free verse, captivated my 5th graders. The text was approachable for all readers. Kek’s story brought home our Social Studies unit on Immigration.

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