Omar
The initial reason Omar didn't want to go to school.
What is he wanted to take care of Hassan?
This word which means mom or mama. What Hassan always says.
What is Hooyo?
This agency helps refugees.
UN/UNHCR
What is 2nd place?
The reason I'd recommend this book.
What is this is an exciting book with a lot of conflict, showing us how life looks like around the world?
This is the first thing Omar does every morning.
What is fetch water?
This is the reason everyone teased Hassan and also what almost killed him.
What are his disability and seizures?
These two countries aside from Somalia are where the majority of refugees are from.
What is Ethiopia and Sudan
This character always says "Everything will be ok".
Who is Fatuma?
The theme of this book
What is that there are multiple themes such as never to give up hope, be grateful for what you have, and to love family and friends.
The worst thing about living in a refugee camp according to Omar.
What is that it's boring and everyday is the same?
The nickname Fatuma calls Hassan.
What is my heart?
Every these many days refugees get food.
What is 15 days?
This elder figure taught Omar to count and do math.
The setting
Camp Ifo in Dadaab
This is Omar's favorite game to play.
What is Kabta Biloy?
The reaction Hassan has when someone starts crying.
What is he cries too?
This was how many camps made up Dadaab.
What is 3?
His name means "limp" or "to limp"
Who is Jeri?
Rising Action
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Climax
Omar gets picked for an interview and if he does good he will go to America. He also has to study for school and take care of Hassan at the same time.
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When Hassan has a really bad seizure Omar has to drop out of school right before exams to take care of him. Mariam gets mad at Omar for skipping as she was forced to drop out because of child marriage and yells at him for not taking his chance. She gives him a chance to take exams by offering to take care of Hassan with her own children.
The occupation that Omar wanted to be when he grows up.
What is a farmer?
Which camp does Hassan escape to?
Where is Dagahaley?
The city of hope otherwise known as ___
Ifo
This is the leaf that Jeri's dad chews on.
What is Khat?
Falling Action
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Resolution
Omar takes the exam and passes which lets him into secondary school. He gets another interview to go to America which follows to other interviews. He eventually gets to go to America
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He goes to America and gets treatment for Hassan.