NONFICTION

A Refugee's Journey from Afghanistan

by Ellen Rodger
9780778731252. ea vol: 32p. (Leaving My Homeland). ebook available. further reading. glossary. illus. index. maps. photos. websites. Crabtree. Feb. 2017. lib. ed. $27.60. pap. $8.95.
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Gr 4–7—First-person stories of refugee experiences are supplemented with comprehensive information about each country's history and the conflicts that have driven people from their homes. Authors objectively describe hardships of war and persecution without sensationalism, and sidebar excerpts from the United Nation's "Rights of the Child" highlight the lack of rights and appalling conditions these children endure. By contrast, the accounts and accompanying photos are somewhat generic, making it hard for readers to connect with the stories.
VERDICT A timely but uneven effort that reveals the plight of children affected by the horrors of war; suitable for reports and current events needs.
Reviewed by Mary Mueller , Apr 01, 2017

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