My Name Is Samim

Thirteen-year-old Afghan refugee Samim has fled to the UK. But to gain asylum he must tell his story. A moving, wry debut novel about courage, resilience and friendship from a vital new voice in children's fiction.

About the author

Fidan Meikle is an Azerbaijani-British writer, linguist and translator. She writes poetry and prose for children and adults. When she isn’t writing, Fidan can be found teaching languages, indulging her love of Azerbaijani cuisine, or exploring the Scottish Highlands with her husband and children. Her debut middle-grade novel, My Name is Samim, is inspired by the true stories of young refugees who undertake courageous journeys in the hope of finding a safe home. She lives in West Lothian, Scotland.

Product details

• Authors: Fidan Meikle, Fidan Meikle
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 20.03.2025, delayed
• EAN: 9781782509301
• ISBN: 978-1-78250-930-1
• No. of pages: 296
• Series: Kelpies
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Mankind; Afghanistan, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees