Inspired by real-life refugee stories from Venezuela, this powerful picture book tells the story of Clara, a young girl who becomes a refugee and must leave everything behind. The book follows her difficult journey as she and her family walk long distances each day, sometimes talking and joking, other times hiding in silence for safety. At night in their tent village, Clara connects with other displaced children who share stories about their own “special homes”—the precious memories and items that bring them comfort in the darkness. The story explores themes of forced migration, resilience, and hope through a child’s perspective, showing how refugees carry pieces of home in their hearts even when they’ve lost everything material. The sensitive illustrations are drawn with a graphite pencil on heavy watercolor paper and hand-colored using digital methods. They help young readers visualize both the hardships of displacement and the enduring power of hope and human connection. An author’s note is included. mjw