Bibliograph

A refugee's journey from Syria, Helen Mason

Type

Label

A refugee's journey from Syria, Helen Mason

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

"Guided reading: R"--Page 4 of cover

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A refugee's journey from Syria

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

962009531

Responsibility statement

Helen Mason

Series statement

Leaving my homeland

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

Table Of Contents

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 refugees face -- You can help!

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Syria

Creator