Sonita was born in a refugee camp in Pakistan after her family fled Afghanistan during the war in the early 2000s. Unwelcome in Pakistan, her family returns to Afghanistan, where Sonita and her family face new challenges. Interspersed with facts about Afghanistan and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the decades of conflict in Afghanistan and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are strugglingto find permanent homes.

Leaving Afghanistan -- My homeland, Afghanistan -- Sonita's story : my life before the war -- The Afghan conflict -- Sonita's story : we flee from Kabul -- S.O.S. : we need help -- Life in a refugee camp -- Sonita's story : my life in Kot Chandana -- Some countries welcome refugees -- Sonita's story : my uncle heads to Europe -- Challenges refugees face -- Sonits's story : my family returns to Afghanistan -- How you can help Afghan refugees.