Making It Home: A Child's-eye View of Life as a Refugee - Softcover

Naidoo, Beverley; International Rescue Committee Uk; Holt, Kate; Various

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141318678 ISBN 13: 9780141318677

Publisher: Puffin, 2004

Synopsis

This is a poignant and inspiring collection of stories by refugee children from all over the world. Told through their eyes, it promises to be a compelling insight into the plight of the world's refugees. The youngest contributor, six-year-old Wachen Bohlen left war-torn Liberia, but wants to return because 'it is my country. It is my home.' The oldest is fifteen-year-old Merci Ngubi from the Congo who spent two weeks trekking in the jungle with his family after fleeing from their home.
Publication will coincide with International Refugee Week.

About this title

About the Author

South African author Beverley Naidoo was exiled from her home country when she was a student in 1965, for campaigning against apartheid. Her first children's novel, JOURNEY TO JO'BURG, was banned in South Africa when it was published in 1985 and only available there after the release of Nelson Mandela from jail in 1991. It was however published in many other countries around the world and widely praised for its eloquent, moving and accessible story. Her later novel, THE OTHER SIDE OF TRUTH, won the Carnegie Medal in 2000 and she has written many other acclaimed books for children. Beverley lives in the UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0141318678
• ISBN 13: 9780141318677
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128