This lesson is intended to be used in conjunction with the story, Refugee Boy.
Alem Kelo’s father is from Ethiopia. His mother is from Eritrea. With the countries at war, the family face persecution and violence in each place. So Alem’s dad does an astonishing thing. He takes Alem to London to ‘celebrate’ his 14th birthday and abandons him there to seek asylum while his parents continue to fight for peace at home. This unforgettable story follows Alem’s attempts to find his feet in a confusing often hostile country, while in and out of court hearings.
