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From Far Away is unique because it is written by a little girl and was published when she was in the 5th grade. In this biography, she tells her story of her schooling experience after she immigrated from Lebanon. The story is age-appropriate and written in a way that children can understand. Because the author was a child, children are able to connect with the story. The story prompts readers to think about the privilege of living in a country where safety and security is provided. The problem of the story is the language barrier that prevents the little girl from communicating her fear with others. It also prevents others from communicating reassurance to her. As the story progresses, she talks about how she learned English, learned to communicate, and began feeling safe in her new country. The illustrations are beautiful and enhance the story that is told. Readers are captivated by the images portrayed. The characters in the story represent a variety of cultural groups. The main character and her family are Lebanese, the children in her new class reflect different races and different ethnic backgrounds, the teacher of the class appears to represent a minority cultural group, and one student has a disability. The problems, feelings, and emotions faced by the main character are genuine and complex.