Real life
The Journey
Author Francesca Sanna
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Story
A young girl tells her story: how along with her mother and brother she left her home to escape the turmoil of war. They leave, fearful, but with hope. They travel many miles and have many strange, and some frightening, experiences – all beautifully illustrated.
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Why we chose it
A picture book told through the eyes of a child, which explores the reasons why a family must leave their home to flee from war and what they must face on the journey. Simple words and beautiful, detailed illustrations combine to give the book its emotional power.
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First published
2016, Flying Eye Books