The Journey

By Francesca Sanna

A family flees war, facing impossible choices on a journey of survival and hope.

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48 pages· 588 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world torn by conflict, a family must abandon their home, embarking on a perilous journey to escape war's devastation. As they navigate uncertainty, their story intertwines with countless others, revealing the resilience and courage of those forced to leave everything behind. What sacrifices will they make, and what awaits them beyond the horizon? This poignant tale captures the heartache and hope of the refugee experience, inviting readers to witness the strength found in the face of unimaginable adversity.

From the publisher

“. . . a wonderful teaching tool for those who are welcoming refugees into their community.”–The New York Times With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and tragedy brought by war. This book will stay with you long after the last page is turned. From the author: The Journey is actually a story about many journeys, and it began with the story of two girls I met in a refugee center in Italy. After meeting them I realized that behind their journey lay something very powerful. So I began collecting more stories of migration and interviewing many people from many different countries. A few months later, in September 2014, when I started studying a Master of Arts in Illustration at the Academy of Lucerne, I knew I wanted to create a book about these true stories. Almost every day on the news we hear the terms “migrants” and “refugees” but we rarely ever speak to or hear the personal journeys that they have had to take. This book is a collage of all those personal stories and the incredible strength of the people within them.