Welcome to Nowhere is a modern classic by Elizabeth Laird, illustrated by Lucy Eldridge, about a family caught up in civil war. Omar and his family flee their home with only what they can carry, but the shadow of war follows them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Welcome to Nowhere

Elizabeth Laird's "Welcome to Nowhere" is a stunning edition with a cover illustration by Maria Brzozowska, an updated author letter, and additional content from the author. This modern classic is beautifully written and illustrated in black-and-white by Lucy Eldridge. Omar, a twelve-year-old boy, and his brothers and sisters are born and raised in the city of Bosra, Syria. Omar's older brother, Musa, gets mixed up with young political activists, and everything changes. Bombs are falling, people are dying, and Omar and his family have no choice but to flee their home with only what they can carry. They attempt the dangerous journey to escape their homeland altogether, but where do they go when they can't go home?

This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as an author letter by Elizabeth Laird, extra content from the author, including reading group questions, and discussion notes. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a beautifully written story about the life of one family caught up in civil war.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035034734