Guantanamo Boy (2009) by Anna Perera follows the harrowing journey of Khalid, a 15-year-old Muslim Pakistani boy, who is abducted while visiting family in Pakistan and detained in Guantanamo Bay. After being falsely accused of terrorism, Khalid faces severe torture, isolation, and psychological trauma. The story highlights the post-9/11 culture of fear, the human rights violations at Guantanamo, and the devastating impact of wrongful detention. As Khalid endures unimaginable hardships, he grapples with identity, survival, and the slow process of healing after his eventual release. The novel is a powerful commentary on injustice and the personal cost of the War on Terror.
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