When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city. A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.
| ISBN: | 9781848530034 |
| Publication date: | 3rd September 2009 |
| Author: | Ben Morley |
| Illustrator: | Carl Pearce |
| Publisher: | Tamarind Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
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When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city. A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Silence Seeker and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Silence Seeker features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Multiculturalism, Diversity and Inclusion, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers
The Silence Seeker is available in Paperback
The Silence Seeker was written by Ben Morley and published by Tamarind Books an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
The Silence Seeker has 32 pages
£7.19
