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Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees

Mary Beth Leatherdale

Five young people flee their home countries in search of refuge, with stories extending from Europe before World War II to North Africa in the present day. Each faces a dangerous crossing on open water, where a voyage by boat becomes a possible route to safety and freedom. Their departures mean leaving behind family, friends, and familiar lives. Collage illustrations combine with photographs throughout the book.

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Themes
Family · Immigration And Migration · Travel · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Annick Press, Limited
Published
April 11, 2017
ISBN-13
9781554518951
Language
English
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