Gervelie's Journey
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Picture Book · Ages 7–18 · 2008 · Est. 18 min read-aloud

Gervelie's Journey

Written by Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young · Illustrated by June Allan

Book #1 in the A Refugee Diary series

A family's escape from war to find peace in a new land.

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32 pages· 2,217 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud· ~580L
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Gervelie, born in the Republic of the Congo, shares her harrowing journey from a war-torn home to the safety of the United Kingdom. As her family faces the heart-wrenching decision to leave everything behind, they embark on a quest for peace and a new beginning. Will they find the refuge they seek, or will the shadows of their past follow them? This poignant tale of courage and resilience offers a glimpse into the lives of those who must flee to survive.

From the publisher

Gervelie was born in the Republic of the Congo in 1995. This is the true story of her flight from her home in Africa to seek refuge in the United Kingdom and is told in her words. It is the honest and heartrending story of a family torn apart by war and their courageous decision to seek a life of peace in the West. Other titles in the series: Hamzat’s Journey, Mohammed’s Journey, Meltem’s Journey This is the first book in an accalaimed series highlighting the true stories of refugee children. Chosen as a Scholastic Book of the Year and as an Outstanding International Book by USBBY.

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At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
2,217
Reading age
7–18
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
130036
Publication
Published
August 1, 2008
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781845076528

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