Super-Readable Rollercoaster: Phoenix Brothers
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:5th Jun '25
Should be back in stock very soon

Rise up. Find your voice, your light, your liberty.
After a treacherous journey for survival, 13 year-old Amir must build a new life in England. At his new school, he decides to enter a public speaking competition to help deal with the horrors of his past. Along with Mo, another young unaccompanied refugee, can Amir learn to find his voice and reclaim his story?Amir has faced more challenges than any teenager should ever have to, all in the simple quest for survival. And he's finding out that life in his new country is bringing a whole new set of challenges... When war brings horror and devastation to Amir's homeland, he is forced to undertake a gruelling and treacherous journey to safety, alone. Along with his new friend Mo, another young unaccompanied refugee, he is rebuilding his life, while dealing with the events of his past. At his new school, Amir decides to enter a prestigious public speaking competition to help others understand what he's been through. But can Amir find his voice and reclaim his story? An inspiring tale of resilience, survival and family from award-winning author Sita Brahmachari, perfect for less-confident readers.
Phoenix Brothers is a vital story, powerfully and movingly told. We see the world through Amir's eyes as he finds the courage to tell the truth he knows not everyone will want to hear of his journey with his 'Phoenix Brother' Mo, as unaccompanied refugees from Iraq to a new life in England. It is a story of loss, cruelty, suffering and fear but also of kindness, beauty, love, and hope. A beautiful, compelling, and important book. * Clare Furniss, best-selling author *
A beautifully written, moving book showcasing the rarely explored lone child refugee experience with heart. It stirred me. * A. M. Dassu, internationally-acclaimed children's author *
An incredibly moving story which allows the reader to see the world through the eyes of young people affected by global conflicts. Sita Brahmachari has skilfully woven together Amir and Mo's story to show the power of friendship and community to heal the wounds of war.Phoenix Brothers glows with empathy giving voice to Amir and Mo's story and allowing them to soar free from their fire of ice and ashes. * Jasbinder Bilan *
ISBN: 9781382064491
Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 12mm
Weight: 187g
168 pages