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'If we stay here in the camps, we will continue to hear gunfire at night, to live in fear of thieves, to be threatened by our neighbours. There is no peace for us here or there.' - Neema, aged 13 'When I'm scared I can be silent and hide.' - Wachen, aged 6 In this unique collection, children living all over the world speak about their experiences of being forced to flee their homes. Moving, poignant and at times inspirational, Making It Home gives a voice to the millions of young people whose lives have been disrupted by war.

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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.
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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.

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  • PublisherPuffin
  • Publication date2004
  • ISBN 10 0141318678
  • ISBN 13 9780141318677
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages128
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