 Twelve-year-old Omar lives in Bosra, Syria with his family. He dreams of being a businessman and his sister wants to be a teacher. Their hopes are shattered when war breaks out. The family is forced to flee Syria by foot to get to Jordan. This is a moving and sensitive novel with lovable characters. A Letter from the Author provides more information about the war in Syria. Also included is a section What Can You DoTo Help? that tells about the Hope School in Jordan. mjw |
| Title: Welcome To Nowhere Author: Elizabeth Laird Illustrator: Lucy Eldridge Publisher: Macmillan Children’s Books Copyright: 22017 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-1-5098-44047-2 Paperback pages: 329 Age range: 9-11 Genre: Fiction Book setting: Syria, Jordan Author’s ethnicity: Born in new Zealand of Scottish parents Author’s residence: Britain Awards: Winner of the UKLA Book Award Subjects: Cerebral Palsy, Homelessness, Middle East, Poverty, Refugees, Syria |
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