Strengths
Out tells the story of a young girl and her mother who flee their home country due to violence and persecution. The narrator is a child whose identity is intentionally kept vague—she could be from Syria, Afghanistan, or any conflict zone. She refers to the unnamed place she left as "back home."
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The story follows the duo as they hide from armed men, survive a treacherous boat journey across the ocean, and eventually arrive in a new, unfamiliar country.
Writing style and structure
is a poignant and visually striking picture book written by Angela May George and illustrated by Owen Swan. Published in 2016, it has become a significant text in Australian children's literature, particularly for its sensitive handling of the refugee experience.
