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A Refugee's Journey from Guatemala
Heather C Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 15, 2017)Martinez's life in Guatemala is turned upside down when gangs harm and threaten the people in his neighborhood. He must leave his friends and two dogs behind when he and his family are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where thousands of families escaping violence hope to find safety.
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A Refugee's Journey from Guatemala
Heather C Hudak
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 15, 2017)Martinez's life in Guatemala is turned upside down when gangs harm and threaten the people in his neighborhood. He must leave his friends and two dogs behind when he and his family are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where thousands of families escaping violence hope to find safety.
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A Refugee's Journey from Syria
Helen Mason
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 15, 2017)Five-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with facts about Syria and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. The book looks at the efforts being made around the world to assist the millions of refugees. Readers are encouraged to consider how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world.
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A Refugee's Journey from South Sudan
Ellen Rodger
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 15, 2017)"Ataui and her family live in South Sudan. They have never known what safety feels like. When she and two siblings leave their home, they don't know that they will never return, [but instead take up residence at a refugee camp]"--Amazon.com.
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A Refugee's Journey from Iraq
Ellen Rodger
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 15, 2017)Zainab has never known peace in her homeland of Iraq. She and her family flee the country after her father is threatened by one of the many groups fighting against the government. Zainab's life is on hold as her family seeks safety in Jordan and, later, the United States. Interspersed with facts about Iraq and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the ongoing conflict in Iraq and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes.
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A Refugee's Journey from Somalia
Linda Barghoorn
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 15, 2017)"Fatuma does not remember a time when there was no fighting in her homeland of Somalia. With violence all around them and a lack of food and water, Fatuma and her family are forced to escape to the world's largest refugee camp, in Kenya. Life in the camp is hard, and Fatuma hopes to one day feel safe"--Amazon.com.
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A Refugee's Journey from Myanmar
Ellen Rodger
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 31, 2017)Syed lives in Myanmar, a country that has experienced many years of violence. As a part of the Rohingya minority group, his family is considered unwelcome in their homeland. When his father perishes during their journey from the country, Syed must reach a refugee camp on his own.
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A Refugee's Journey from Yemen
Heather C Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Oct. 15, 2017)"Sahar misses her life in Yemen before the terrible civil war started. When her home is bombed and she loses her baby brother, she and her family make the dangerous boat journey to a refugee camp. Sahar and her family end up journeying to Canada as refugees, where they adjust to a very different life"--Back cover.
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A Refugee's Journey from Eritrea
Linda Barghoorn
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 28, 2018)"Dawit's future was bleak in his home country of Eritrea, where he would be forced to join the military. Along with a friend, he makes the difficult decision to flee his home and meet with relatives in Europe. After a dangerous journey and months spent in a refugee camp, Dawit faces challenges in his new home--Amsterdam. Interspersed with facts about Eritrea and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the conflict there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes"--
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A Refugee's Journey from Syria
Helen Mason
Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 15, 2017)Five-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with facts about Syria and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. The book looks at the efforts being made around the world to assist the millions of refugees. Readers are encouraged to consider how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world.
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A Refugee's Journey from Iran
Heather C. Hudak
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 28, 2018)"Publisher's note: The story presented in this book is a fictional account based on extensive research of real-life accounts by refugees, with the aim of reflecting the true experience of refugee children and their families"--Title page verso.
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A Refugee's Journey from Bhutan
Linda Barghoorn
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Feb. 28, 2018)"After 9 years in a refugee camp in Nepal, Amita remembers very little of her homeland, Bhutan. At two years old, she was forced to flee her country when her family was targeted because of their Nepalese heritage. When the camp becomes an unsafe place for Amita and her family to live, they make the difficult decision to seek a permanent home in a new country. Interspersed with facts about Bhutan and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the conflict there and how they can help refugees in their communities and around the world who are struggling to find permanent homes"--
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