Book Series · 4 Books

A Refugee Diary Books

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

The A Refugee Diary series is a set of 4 picture books by Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young, published between 2008 and 2011. Written for ages 7–18, most books run about 30 pages.

Gervelie's Journey
Hamzat's Journey
Meltem's Journey
Mohammed's Journey
Gervelie's Journey
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Gervelie's Journey
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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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Hardcover
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

#1
Gervelie's Journey
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Gervelie's Journey

Picture Book · Ages 7–18 · 2008

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

#3
Hamzat's Journey
#3 in Series
Sale price
$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.

#4
Meltem's Journey
#4 in Series
Sale price
$1697

Meltem's Journey

Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

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

Mohammed's Journey
Series
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$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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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.

What order should you read the A Refugee Diary books in?

Start with Gervelie's Journey and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the A Refugee Diary books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which A Refugee Diary book is the longest?

Mohammed's Journey is the longest book in the series at 2,729 words (32 pages).

Which A Refugee Diary book is the shortest?

Gervelie's Journey (Book #1) is the shortest at 2,217 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring A Refugee Diary to life.

01

Anthony Robinson

Author
02

Annemarie Young

Author
03

June Allan

Illustrator

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