84 pages • 2 hours read
Melissa FlemingA Hope More Powerful Than the Sea
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa Fleming tells the true story of Doaa, a young Syrian girl who flees the civil war, first to Egypt and then via a perilous Mediterranean journey to Europe, highlighting her resilience and hope for a better future. Topics include war, displacement, and loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Melissa Fleming's A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea is a compelling narrative that humanizes the refugee crisis through the harrowing yet inspirational journey of a young Syrian woman. Readers praise its emotional depth and powerful storytelling, though some feel it lacks broader context on the crisis. Overall, it's an impactful read that evokes empathy and awareness.
Who Should Read A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea?
A reader who would enjoy A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea by Melissa Fleming is drawn to compelling true stories of resilience and courage. Fans of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai will appreciate this poignant narrative of a Syrian refugee’s harrowing journey and relentless hope.
Recommended
Reading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
1040LBook Details
Immigration / Refugee
History: Middle Eastern
Military / War
Biography
Action / Adventure