The Sunflower Boys by Sam Wachman

Set in Chernihiv, Ukraine, the novel follows twelve-year-old Artem as he helps on his grandfather’s sunflower farm, sketches in a treasured notebook, and quietly navigates emerging romantic feelings for his best friend Viktor. When war suddenly erupts and shatters his ordinary life, Artem and his younger brother Yuri flee their home and travel across Ukraine hoping to reunite with their father. The story is a coming-of-age exploration of identity, brotherhood, and survival amid upheaval.

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Published
2025
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Unknown
Length
Moderate
Pages
352
Original Language
English
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