Perfect. The pacing was great, the illustrations were amazing. This was such an impactful book about wars and the strain on families.

A fascinating graphic novel about a young American who returns to Sri Lanka to meet her mother for the first time and happens to be there during the devastating and fatal Christmas tidal wave. The illustrations are great and the way various characters stories are intertwined is compelling.

Nimmi's sure she is ready to be a journalist, but a trip to Sri Lanka to see her estranged mother exposes her to the real horrors of both war and natural disasters. The artwork depicts the harrowing tsunami and violence viscerally but not so graphic as to be unapproachable. A great read for teens who are interested in recent history, familial relationships, and human rights work.