A Refugee's Journey from Syria

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. Teacher's guide available.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Published: 02/01/2017
ISBN: 9780778731849
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.80w x 0.20d

Review Citations: Booklist 04/01/2017 pg. 58
School Library Journal 04/01/2017 pg. 112