A powerful graphic novel exploring the struggle for survival of displaced people.
With true stories from Ukraine, Somalia, Bosnia, Syria and Afghanistan, this moving book collects important tales about the real journeys of people forced from their homes by conflict.
Somalia: 'It was a normal, boring day. I was playing videogames after homework when the first bomb fell.'
Bosnia: 'One day, Mum took me to the local playground. A sniper shot at us. We couldn't stay in Bosnia any more.'
Ukraine: 'On the 24th of February, Mum woke me up by saying: 'The war has begun.'
With stories from Ada Jusic (Bosnia), Marie Bamyani (Afghanistan), Sonya Zhurenko (Ukraine), Ramzee (Somalia) and Nadine Kaadan (Syria). Full-colour graphic novel art by Bosnian refugee, Ada Jusic. Each story has an informative introduction about the country, written by Bali Rai. Real stories to help children aged 9+ understand the plight of refugees and displaced people.
| ISBN: | 9780702319167 |
| Publication date: | 11th May 2023 |
| Author: | Marie Bamyani, Ada Jusic, Nadine Kaadan, Ramzee, Sonya Zhurenko |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 143 pages |
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A powerful graphic novel exploring the struggle for survival of displaced people.
With true stories from Ukraine, Somalia, Bosnia, Syria and Afghanistan, this moving book collects important tales about the real journeys of people forced from their homes by conflict.
Somalia: 'It was a normal, boring day. I was playing videogames after homework when the first bomb fell.'
Bosnia: 'One day, Mum took me to the local playground. A sniper shot at us. We couldn't stay in Bosnia any more.'
Ukraine: 'On the 24th of February, Mum woke me up by saying: 'The war has begun.'
With stories from Ada Jusic (Bosnia), Marie Bamyani (Afghanistan), Sonya Zhurenko (Ukraine), Ramzee (Somalia) and Nadine Kaadan (Syria). Full-colour graphic novel art by Bosnian refugee, Ada Jusic. Each story has an informative introduction about the country, written by Bali Rai. Real stories to help children aged 9+ understand the plight of refugees and displaced people.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Power of Welcome and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Power of Welcome features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Warfare & Battles, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Peace / reconciliation, Children’s / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues, Graphic novels, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Memoirs, true stories and non-fiction, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Recommendations, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: styles / traditions, Graphic Novels & Comics, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: genres
The Power of Welcome is available in Paperback
The Power of Welcome was written by Marie Bamyani, Ada Jusic, Nadine Kaadan, Ramzee, Sonya Zhurenko and published by Scholastic
The Power of Welcome has 143 pages
£9.89
