So when new girl Safa, a refugee who has just arrived in Ireland from Syria, joins the class, she is put sitting beside Ruby. Safa and Ruby realise that their lives are very different. But as they get to know each other they soon discover that they have more in common than they might think.

A timely and heart-warming story of friendship from one of Ireland’s best-loved storytellers.

‘A story about friendship, hope and courage… I loved it and couldn’t put it down!’

Christy Lefteri, The Beekeeper of Aleppo

“The New Girl is a thoughtful and powerful book for young people and a great addition to any school library and curriculum.”

Irish Refugee Council