Saving Stella
Saving Stella
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Saving Stella

Written by Bassel Abou Fakher and Deborah Blumenthal & illustrated by Nadine Kaadan
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5 - 11
Reading age
40
Page count
Nov 3, 2020
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For fans of Two Bobbies comes a moving, true story about a young man and his dog who escape the violence of the Syrian War. Some bonds are stronger than war . . . Life for musician Bassel and his dog Stella in Damascus, Syria, has changed since the civil war began. Instead of enjoying long walks through their neighborhood, they hear bombs toppling buildings and sharp blasts of gunfire through the night. When it becomes too dangerous for him to stay, Bassel makes the difficult decision to escape, leaving his family, friends–and Stella–behind. After a long, dangerous journey, Bassel finally finds refuge in Belgium, but misses his family, his home, and most of all . . . Stella. With the help of friends in his new home, Bassel hatches a dramatic plan to rescue his beloved dog. This remarkable, true story will inspire readers and remind them that even amid the harshest circumstances of war, acts of kindness and humanity will always endure.

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animalsculturedogshistoryimmigration and emigrationrefugeeshuman-animal relationshipssocial themes

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781547601332
    Publication Date
    November 3, 2020
    Publisher
    Bloomsbury Children's Books
    Original Publication Date
    November 3, 2020
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2020012724

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