In the shadow of the Bosnian genocide, a teenage girl and a miraculous stray cat fight to survive. An action-packed memoir that fills a crucial historical gap. Combining the gripping pace of a thriller with a moving story of family and first love.
Set during South Korea’s authoritarian Fifth Republic, Banned Book Club explores censorship, student activism, and the power of reading as resistance. While the narrative may be challenging for some readers without historical context, its striking artwork and compelling true story make it a valuable addition to high school discussions on democracy, freedom of expression, and global history.