Sam’s flight is more than an adventure — it’s a metaphor for surviving the trauma of displacement, loss, and fear. As he journeys to the island, he meets children living far from home, mirroring real-life experiences of refugee families and displaced children.
But Sam doesn’t cower. He becomes part of a community. He comforts misunderstood beasts. He finds strength not by forgetting where he came from — but by remembering his purpose.
A Moment from the Story:
“Sam wore Jennah’s glasses to sing and dance a silly jig… Everyone laughed and the beasts were no longer afraid.”
This moment of joy in fear is a powerful reframe. The beast, symbolic of trauma, loses power when seen through the lens of play and compassion.
