Boy 87Boy 87 follows the story of Shif, an ordinary schoolboy who loves chess and playing with his best friend. One day, he is forced to leave home to avoid conscription into the army. Shif embarks on an epic journey filled with dangers and cruelties, as well as acts of great human kindness, bravely making his way towards a future he can only imagine. Told in the powerful first person, this startling debut novel encourages understanding and empathy in young