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Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah tells the story of Alem, an Ethiopian boy who flees violence and seeks refuge in England. The novel explores his struggles as an asylum-seeker, his journey to find a new home, and the relationships he forms with the people who help him on his path to safety and belonging.
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Alem |
Alem Kelo, the novel's protagonist, is a young Ethiopian boy who escapes violence in his homeland to seek refuge in England.
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Kelo |
Mr. Kelo is Alem's father.
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Fitzgerald |
Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald are Alem's foster parents in England.
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Ruth |
Ruth is Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald's daughter.
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Sheila |
Sheila, Alem's social worker, assists him in navigating the complex asylum-seeking process in England.
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Mariam |
Mariam, a woman from the refugee council, communicates with Alem in Ethiopian.
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Pamela |
Pamela, another woman from the refugee council, supports Alem in his quest for asylum and arranges a hearing to determine his status.
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Robert |
Robert, Alem's school friend, is known for his smoking habit and becomes an integral part of Alem's life in England.
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Sweeney |
Sweeney is a bully at Alem's care home.
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Stanley |
Stanley, Alem's roommate at the care home, talks in his sleep.
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Hardwick |
Mr. Hardwick, a hotel manager, provides care and assistance to Alem when he first arrives in England.
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Morgan |
Nicholas Morgan, Alem's barrister, advocates for his refugee status.
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Buck |
Buck, one of Alem's schoolmates, enjoys playing the guitar.
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Asher |
Asher is a teenager and a friend to Alem.
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