No Words

$16.99

By Maryam Master

A uniquely narrated, moving story about a young refugee trying to find his place in the world - from the author of Exit Through the Gift Shop.

Hero doesn't feel like a hero, but sometimes she feels as if the universe is asking her to be one.

When Aria, a mysterious boy who never EVER speaks, starts at school and is picked on by His Royal Thug-ness Doofus (Rufus), Hero and her bestie Jaz feel compelled to help. But they're far too chicken to actually do anything heroic, so they befriend Aria and try to uncover the truth about him.

What happened to his voice? Where did he come from? What are those three dents on his middle finger?

This is the story of a 12-year-old refugee who's trying to establish a new life in Australia, grapple with his past and, most importantly, find his voice. 'Cos, boy, does he have a story to tell.

By Maryam Master

A uniquely narrated, moving story about a young refugee trying to find his place in the world - from the author of Exit Through the Gift Shop.

Hero doesn't feel like a hero, but sometimes she feels as if the universe is asking her to be one.

When Aria, a mysterious boy who never EVER speaks, starts at school and is picked on by His Royal Thug-ness Doofus (Rufus), Hero and her bestie Jaz feel compelled to help. But they're far too chicken to actually do anything heroic, so they befriend Aria and try to uncover the truth about him.

What happened to his voice? Where did he come from? What are those three dents on his middle finger?

This is the story of a 12-year-old refugee who's trying to establish a new life in Australia, grapple with his past and, most importantly, find his voice. 'Cos, boy, does he have a story to tell.

“I really love the way Maryam has written her characters and woven Aria’s recollections throughout as more of his story unfolds. Maryam is able to weave the sadness and reality of his harrowing refugee experience together with the hope of a new life and possibilities, drawing on her own experiences fleeing Iran. I particularly found it moving that Aria, the boy with no words, is able to express himself so eloquently in written poetry. I love Hero with her witty banter, Jaz with her crazy plans, and their efforts to defeat the bully, and support their friend.”
— Lulu & Jazz
 

  • Format: Paperback

    Dimensions: 13.0 cm x 19.8 cm

    Pages: 224

  • ISBN: 9781760983529

    Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia (Imprint: Pan Australian

    Release Date: 26 July 2022

  • Author: Maryam Master

  • Older Primary (9+ yrs)

  • CONFLICT & CRISIS, DIVERSE CULTURAL VOICES

    friendship, stories, refugees, Iran, war, escape, power of words, flashbacks, hope

Diverse Cultural Voices
Conflict and Crisis