A Long Way from Home - Couverture souple

Walsh, Alice

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1926920791 ISBN 13 : 9781926920795

Editeur : Second Story Press, 2012

Synopsis

Thirteen-year-old Rabia, along with her mother and younger brother, flees Afghanistan and the brutal Taliban for Pakistan. Some months later, they take part in a program that is relocating refugee widows and orphans to America. However, their flight falls on the fateful morning of 9/11. After the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, their plane is diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. Also on the plane is a boy named Colin, who struggles with his prejudices against Rabia and her family after they are all stuck in Gander. The people in the small community open their hearts and their homes to the stranded passengers, and their kindness might be the bridge to bring Rabia and Colin's families together.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Alice Walsh writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. A number of her books have been listed as Best Books for Children and Teens in Canada. Alice studied early childhood education, has an MA in English and has worked as a preschool teacher and creative writing instructor. Alice grew up in Newfoundland and currently lives in Nova Scotia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Second Story Press
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1926920791
• ISBN 13: 9781926920795
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 188
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible