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Monday, 30 May 2011
Hidden
Becky from The Bookette reviews Hidden by Miriam Halahmy commenting that "Halahmy mesmerises the reader" with the way she writes. She continues, "The right to seek asylum, persecution, what it means to be a refugee are all explained and yet...

...it never once feels like a lecture".

Becky states that "Hidden is a touching and contemporary story" and is "incredibly moving".

She goes on to say: "I really empathised with Samir. I’ve never considered how homesick refugees must be when they are wrenched from their homeland." 

"It left such a well of emotion inside me. Hidden really is an emotive and convincing read."

Her final comments read:

"Halahmy’s young adult debut left me feeling inspired and empowered to stand up for the things that I believe in and to have to courage to make sure that my voice is always heard. The Iraqi cultural references felt so authentic and vivid that I really feel I know a bit more about their beautiful world.


Everyone should read this book and take a moment to see their world through another person’s eyes. It’s invigorating!"

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