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Elin Meek
Elin Meek is the author of "Our House Is on Fire." She writes stories that often look at modern life with a clear, honest voice. Her work is a good choice for readers who appreciate direct storytelling.
Girl Underground
Synopsis
Jamal, an Afghan refugee boy, is determined to find his parents after they are deported from Australia. He escapes a detention center and embarks on a perilous journey across the country. With the help of a resourceful Australian girl named Bridget, Jamal must evade authorities and overcome numerous obstacles in his desperate search for family.
