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Surviving the Earthquake: Hear My Story
Linda Barghoorn
Hardcover (Crabtree Pub Co, March 27, 2020)"In 2018, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was rocked by a powerful earthquake, which devastated the island and its buildings, and killed thousands of people. Based on the experiences of many earthquake victims, this fictional story follows Viola and her family who fled to a safer part of the island, then returned to their village determined to stay and rebuild even though earthquakes are always a risk there. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes earthquakes, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones"--
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Returning to Colombia
Linda Barghoorn
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2019)"Andre's family was resettled in Ecuador after rebels stormed their village in Colombia. Although they were safe, life wasn't easy and Andre's father had a hard time finding work. Suffering discrimination in their country of refuge, and with the situation improved in Colombia since the 2016 peace deal, his family makes the decision to return home. There, they work hard to regain their life and are reunited with a brother and son who had been taken by rebels. Readers get vital insight into how some refugees return to their homelands when-and if-it is safe to do so"--
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Craig Kielburger: Champion for Children's Rights and Youth Activism
Linda Barghoorn
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 15, 2017)This inspiring book examines the life and work of Craig Kielburger, co-founder of the worldwide Me to We and Free the Children organizations. An important childrens rights activist, Craig works to empower youth around the world to make a difference in their communities and take action to solve global issues. With his brother, Marc, Craig actively works to stop child labor and promote social involvement across borderseducating, inspiring, and motivating people to make a difference every day.
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Be a Speech Detective
Linda Barghoorn
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub, Feb. 28, 2017)Readers take on the role of historical detectives as they examine speeches as primary sources and discover how they can be used to study the past.
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Michel Chikwanine: From Child Soldier to Peace Advocate
Linda Barghoorn
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, )None
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Returning to Colombia
Linda Barghoorn
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2019)"Andre's family was resettled in Ecuador after rebels stormed their village in Colombia. Although they were safe, life wasn't easy and Andre's father had a hard time finding work. Suffering discrimination in their country of refuge, and with the situation improved in Colombia since the 2016 peace deal, his family makes the decision to return home. There, they work hard to regain their life and are reunited with a brother and son who had been taken by rebels. Readers get vital insight into how some refugees return to their homelands when-and if-it is safe to do so"--
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