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Patricia McCormick, Mevan Babakar
Mevan and her family are forced to flee Kurdistan by the Iraqi government, leaving behind the place where their family had lived for generations. In a distant and unfamiliar setting, Mevan is a young Kurdish refugee trying to adjust. A neighbor gives her a bicycle, and this act of kindness helps her begin to settle into her new circumstances.
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Godfather DeathSally NichollsIn this retelling of a Brothers Grimm tale, a poor fisherman searches for an honest man to become his son's godfather. At the christening, Death gives him a gift that appears capable of changing his family's fortunes. The fisherman is overcome by greed, however, and learns that Death cannot be outwitted. Júlia Sardà's illustrations accompany the atmospheric story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Star Shines ThroughAnna Desnitskaya, illustrated by Anna DesnitskayaA child remembers a star-shaped lamp in the window of the family’s city apartment, a light that made home recognizable from far away. When war begins, the child and mother flee to another country, where the language, food, home, view, and their own feelings seem different. Then the mother brings home scissors, glue, and cardboard so they can make a new star lamp. Putting it in the window helps the new place feel less unfamiliar, even though it does not yet feel fully like home.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 430LATOS Book Level 2.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Blue Butterfly of CochinAriana MizrahiLeah tells of her family’s departure from Cochin, India, for Israel, part of the relocation of a Jewish community with a long history in Cochin. As the move approaches, Leah feels both anticipation and sadness about leaving the city she loves. Her account of the journey includes a magical element, while full-page illustrations accompany this story of family, heritage, and a major change in home.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details