About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to ask complex questions about global news, human rights, or why some people are treated differently because of where they come from. Subhi is a young boy born in an Australian permanent detention center, but his imagination is boundless. Through his eyes, we see a world filled with the magical Night Sea and a transformative friendship with Jimmie, a girl from the outside world. While the setting is a harsh reality of systemic injustice, the story focuses on the profound resilience of children and the power of storytelling to create freedom where there is none. It is an emotionally resonant choice for mature middle grade readers (ages 10-14) that fosters deep empathy and a sense of justice without being didactic. You might choose it to help your child process the weight of world events through a lens of hope and human connection.
