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Our Latest SJF Feature Books of the Week

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9th Jan 2026

For our complete 'SJF Book List 25-26' please click here.

When Stars are Scattered 

Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed 


When Stars are Scattered (Paperback)


Waterstones Says

It may be the best graphic novel I've read.' The Reader Teacher

'This beautiful memoir is not to be missed.' Booklist

'A fantastic graphic novel.' New York Times

'An outstanding book.' LoveReading


SHORTLISTED - UKLA BOOK AWARDS

A heart-wrenching true story about life in a Kenyan refugee camp that will restore your faith in real-life happy endings.


Omar and his brother Hassan, two Somali boys, have spent a long time in the Dadaab refugee camp. Separated from their mother, they are looked after by a friendly stranger. Life in the camp isn't always easy. The hunger is constant... but there's football to look forward to, and now there's a chance Omar will get to go to school...


With a heart-wrenching fairytale ending, this incredible true story is brought to life by Victoria's stunning illustrations. This book perfectly depicts life in a refugee camp for 8-12 year olds.


Reader reviews:

  • 'It is a rare thing to find a book that can change your view of the world.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • 'It didn't take me long to realise I was reading something very special indeed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • 'This should be in every school in the country. Wonderful, wonderful.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • 'A beautiful book with a beautiful message.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Anna Hibiscus' Song

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Anna Hibiscus' Song - Anna Hibiscus (Paperback)


Waterstones Says

A beautiful, vibrant story, with rich colours and words that sing right off the page. This is the first picture book featuring Anna Hibiscus and she is very happy in it! So happy, in fact, that she can’t quite decide what to do with herself!! So she turns to her grandparents, her aunties, her cousins Chocolate, Angel and Benz, her uncle Tunde and her father, who each offer her a way to express her boundless joy. But being around the people she loves so much only makes her happiness grow and grow; she is SO happy, she is going to EXPLODE!

It is her mother who finally helps her to channel her brimming happiness...

Sitting in her mango tree Anna sings an amazing song. Amazing is Africa. Amazing is Anna Hibiscus.


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