Books with title Refugees

*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors. The Refugees (1893) is a historical novel by British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It revolves around Amory de Catinat, a Huguenot guardsman of Louis XIV, and Amos Green, an American who comes to visit France. Major themes include Louis XIV's marriage to Madame de Maintenon, retirement from court of Madame de Montespan, the revoking of the Edict of Nantes and the subsequent emigration of the Huguenot de Catinats to America.

This is one volume in the Moonstones series for 8 to 12 year olds. Each story has an element of mystery or adventure, with a strong storyline, and is suitable for the multi-cultural classroom. The stories also have high interest value for schoolchildren and strong female as well as male characters. Refugee follows the plight of an Asian family living in Uganda at the time of Idi Amin's expulsion of the Asian population. Rashmi's tenth birthday, in 1972, is followed by his family's forced departure for England. His attempts to integrate in his new and impoverished life in England are brightened as he finally becomes accepted through his love of sport.

There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding refugees, and yet their plight is an issue that affects people in every country around the globe. This book explores the difference between immigrants and refugees, looks at why people become refugees and considers what can be done to help people who find themselves in need of refuge in a foreign country. It also delves into the issues of statelessness, refugee camps and detention centres.

Refugees are a hot topic in the news and politics. Young readers may not fully comprehend what it means to be a refugee, the complicated systems they must use to enter new countries legally, and the challenges they face adjusting to different cultures. This book presents these topics with easy-to-understand text and captivating photographs. Your readers will experience an in-depth look at what life is like as a refugee. They'll learn why people flee their home countries and about the dangers faced on this journey. How refugees can shape and contribute in a positive way to the new countries they call home is demonstrated.