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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 1979 · Est. 5 hour read
The Road from Home
A childhood shattered by the Armenian genocide's horrors.
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242 pages· 56,002 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1915, Veron Dumehjian's idyllic childhood is torn apart as the Turkish government unleashes a brutal campaign against Armenians. Her journey through survival and resilience raises haunting questions about humanity and hope.
From the publisher
David Kherdian re-creates his mother’s voice in telling the true story of a childhood interrupted by one of the most devastating holocausts of our century. Veron Dumehjian Kherdia was born into a loving and prosperous family. Then, in the year 1915, the Turkish government began the systematic destruction of its Armenian population.
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- Words
- 56,002
- Reading age
- 13–99+
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 990L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.7
- F&P level
- ~X
- AR points
- 9
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 243
Publication
- Published
- August 24, 1995
- First published
- April 1, 1979
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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