How old is Jamal in the book Boy Overboard?

How old is Jamal in the book Boy Overboard?

Jamal is 11 year old. He lives in Afganistan.

What is the purpose of Boy Overboard?

Boy Overboard, is a highly realistic fiction/child’s literature book, that was released in 2002 by Morris Gleitzman, who wanted to recreate the story of a family escaping from to go to Australia, in the most realistic way possible.

When was Boy Overboard first published?

June 27, 2002
Boy Overboard/Originally published

What is the plot of Boy Overboard?

Boy Overboard Synopsis Jamal loves playing football, which isn’t easy when your goalie only has one leg and you have to dodge landmines to get your ball back. When he and his family are forced to seek sanctuary in Australia, they undergo many troubles, but determine to see out an uncertain future together.

What is Jamal personality in Boy Overboard?

From the evidence found from the novel, I believe that Jamal is more of a desert warrior because of his fierce, bold, determined, and protective personality.

What is the setting of Boy Overboard?

Afghanistan
Boy Overboard tells the story of Jamal, a football (soccer) mad boy who lives in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. After his family find themselves in trouble with the Taliban, they are forced to flee – first to a refugee camp and then around the world.

What genre is boy over board?

Novel
Children’s literatureAdventure fiction
Boy Overboard/Genres

Who was the publisher of Boy Overboard?

Morris Gleitzman
Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman – Penguin Books Australia. Categories: Fiction & true stories. Personal & social issues.

Why is the story called Boy Overboard?

Why is the book called Boy Overboard? At the time I was thinking about writing it a refugee boat started to leak in the ocean between Indonesia and Australia. It made me all the more determined to write a different story, one that would help readers decide for themselves about the people on the boats.

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