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A refugee's journey from Syria / written by Helen Mason.

Mason, Helen, 1950- (author.).

Summary:

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780778731283
ISBN: 0778731286
ISBN: 9780778731849
ISBN: 0778731847
Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Publisher: New York, New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Leaving Syria -- My homeland, Syria -- Roj's story : my life before the war -- The Syrian conflict -- Roj's story : we flee from Aleppo -- Nations unite to send help -- Roj's story : my life in Turkey -- What paths do refugees take? -- Roj's story : we leave for Europe -- Some countries welcome refugees -- Roj's story : my new home in Germany -- Challenges for refugees -- How you can help Syrian refugees -- Glossary -- Learning more -- Index and about the author.