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Picture Book · Ages 7–18 · 2008 · Est. 18 min read-aloud
Gervelie's Journey
By Anthony Robinson, Annemarie Young, June Allan (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the A Refugee Diary series
A family's escape from war to find peace in a new land.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 16 ratings
32 pages· 2,217 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
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
The author
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The fine print
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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