My Name Is Samim

By Fidan Meikle

A courageous young refugee survives a desperate journey in this moving but wry middle-grade novel about struggles, hope and friendship.

Thirteen-year-old Samim is a refugee, forced to make a long, dangerous journey from his home in Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good.

Samim relives the perils he faced and remembers the many friends he made and lost - the intrepid girl who dressed as a boy for safety, the courageous grandmother seeking a new home for her nine grandchildren, and especially his funny, spirited, best friend Zayn. Samim is one of the lucky ones, but has he really found a safe new home?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782509305
• ISBN13: 9781782509301
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Kelpies
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9