Boy Overboard: the play

by Patricia Cornelius, Morris Gleitzman

A story of adventure, ball control and hope.

Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory at the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia?

Adapted for the stage by Patricia Cornelius from Morris Gleitzman's best-selling novel, Boy Overboard depicts a deeply human side of the 'asylum seeker' issue by following the journey of Jamal and Bibi from Afghanistan to Australia. Based on real-life events, this is a moving play about young people overcoming the confusion of war, politics and the search for a safe haven.

Genres: Plays

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 14, 2018

Reviews

[Oli Ricco · Rating 1 out of 5]

THIS IS TERRIBLE
THIS BOOK IS sad and happy at the same time that is why I gave it two. Also because I did a school essay on it… but anyways, this is from a play, got pictures of some of the actors. Bluh 🤮 it is an awful book, or is it a play I don’t know. All I truly know is that I shouldn’t have been published and it is terrible, I’m changing the rating to one ⭐️

[Shanaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

The novel has more information but they are both really sad but happy when they are all together as a family

[adam:3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

this story so perfectly moves and compels and intrigues you into the story and perspectives of bibi and jamal. so beautifully written.