My Name Is Samim
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Thirteen-year-old Afghan refugee Samim has fled to the UK. But to gain asylum he must tell his story. A moving, wry debut novel about courage, resilience and friendship from a vital new voice in children's fiction.
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Winner of the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize 2026 — Book of the Year by Writers of Colour in the UK and Ireland
Winner of the FCBG Children's Book Award 2026: Books for Older Readers
'Meikle's debut is a powerful story of resilience, adaptability and hope.'
— The Guardian
My name is Samim.
I'm thirteen years and three months old, I love chess — and I'm a refugee.
I was happy in Afghanistan, until the day bombs ripped my life apart. I escaped with my best friend Zayn, hoping to find safety in the UK. But the journey was dangerous and we lost so much along the way�
Now I'm here, trying to make new friends and a new home, but will the authorities let me stay? First, I must tell my story. Are you ready to hear it?
“An emotional but ultimately hopeful portrayal of a young refugee's life in the UK.”
— Neil Cowan, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL UK
Fidan Meikle is a stunning new voice in middle-grade fiction. Her wry, heartfelt and immersive writing will draw readers into Samim's world.
Discover Zayn's side of the story in the highly-anticipated follow-up, My Name Is Zayn.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.287 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.8 × 13 cm |
| Book_author | Meikle, Fidan |
| Publisher | Kelpies |
| Imprint | Kelpies |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 296 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | Paperback original |
| Dewey | 823.92 (edition:23) |
| Readership | Children – juvenile / Code: J |
