Book Series · 4 Books

A Refugee Diary Books

In order from Gervelie's Journey to Meltem's Journey.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1597

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 7–18 · 2008

Gervelie's Journey

By Anthony Robinson, Annemarie Young, June Allan (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 2,217 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud

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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.

In reading order

A Refugee Diary Series

4 books · Published 2008–2011

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$1597

Gervelie's Journey

Picture Book · Ages 7–18 · 2008

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

Sale price

$1597

Mohammed's Journey

Picture Book · Ages 7–12 · 2009

A boy's perilous escape from Iraq to England unfolds after his father is taken away.

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$1697

Hamzat's Journey

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

A boy's journey from war-torn Chechnya to a new life in the UK after a life-changing injury.

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$1697

Meltem's Journey

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

A Kurdish family faces uncertainty and hope on their journey to the UK.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the A Refugee Diary series?

There are 4 books in the A Refugee Diary series. It began with Gervelie's Journey in 2008, and the newest book, Meltem's Journey, was published in 2011.