Refugee: The Diary of Ali Ismail is a fictional diary written by Alan Sunderland. It is the twentieth book in the My Australian Story series. The book was published in June 2006 and reprinted in May 2010. It was followed by Christopher Cheng's The Melting Pot in July 2007.
Dedication[]
Book description[]
- "Ali Ismail is a refugee. Fleeing persecution in Afghanistan, Ali is smuggled away from his family. He eventually finds himself on a ramshackle boat bound for Australia.
But instead of winning freedom, Ali and his companions are taken to a detention centre in the South Australian outback.
For twelve long months, as he waits to find out whether he will be allowed to stay, Ali must endure the hardship and despair of mandatory detention.
He briefly experiences life outside the razor-wire fences of Woomera—but all too soon he must return, to await his fate."
Ali Ismail is a refugee.
After the Taliban kill his father, Ali flees Afghanistan, arriving in Australia on a ramshackle boat. He is looking for freedom, but instead he is taken to a detention centre in the South Australian outback.
Imprisoned behind the razor wire, Ali waits to discover whether he will be sent back to Afghanistan, or given the chance to start a new life in Australia.
Plot[]
Characters[]
- Main article: List of Refugee characters
- Ali Ismail
Author[]
- Main article: Alan Sunderland
Editions[]
![Refugee My Australian Story reprint 9781741696165 (May 2010)[2]](/wiki/File:Refugee2.jpg "Refugee2.jpg (131 KB)")
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