Rollercoasters: Looking at the Stars

When Amina's village is suddenly struck by a civil war, her family is brutally torn apart and her dreams of freedom are shattered. As she begins her journey to safety at a refugee camp, Amina faces some of her most feared situations, with only her imagination to escape from reality. Features An engaging piece of contemporary fiction with themes of war, religion and friendship Gripping and vivid narration by children's author Jo Cotterill Encourages students to think imaginatively and explore the idea of storytelling Explores questions of women's rights and freedom of expression Includes a free, downloadable resource pack