ISBN: 9781554512713 - cry of the giraffe: based on a true story (9 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Good. In the early 1980s, thousands of Ethiopian Jews fled the civil unrest, famine and religious persecution of their native land in the hopes of being reunited in Yerusalem, their spiritual homeland, with its promises of a better life. Wuditu and her family risk their lives to make this journey, which leads them to a refugee camp in Sudan, where they are separated. Terrified, 15-year-old Wuditu must return to Ethiopia alone. Don t give up, Wuditu Be strong The words of her little sister come to Wuditu in a dream and give her the courage to keep going. Wuditu must find someone to give her food and shelter or she will surely die. Finally Wuditu is offered a solution: working as a servant. However, she quickly realizes that she has become a slave. With nowhere else to go, she staysuntil the villagers discover that she is a falasha, a hated Jew. Only her dream of one day being reunited with her family gives her strengthuntil the arrival of a stranger heralds hope and a new life in Israel. Based on real events, Wuditu s story mirrors the experiences of thousands of Ethiopian Jews.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Etat : Good. In the early 1980s, thousands of Ethiopian Jews fled the civil unrest, famine and religious persecution of their native land in the hopes of being reunited in Yerusalem, their spiritual homeland, with its promises of a better life. Wuditu and her family risk their lives to make this journey, which leads them to a refugee camp in Sudan, where they are separated. Terrified, 15-year-old Wuditu must return to Ethiopia alone. Don t give up, Wuditu Be strong The words of her little sister come to Wuditu in a dream and give her the courage to keep going. Wuditu must find someone to give her food and shelter or she will surely die. Finally Wuditu is offered a solution: working as a servant. However, she quickly realizes that she has become a slave. With nowhere else to go, she staysuntil the villagers discover that she is a falasha, a hated Jew. Only her dream of one day being reunited with her family gives her strengthuntil the arrival of a stranger heralds hope and a new life in Israel. Based on real events, Wuditu s story mirrors the experiences of thousands of Ethiopian Jews.…

Wraps. Etat : As new. wraps, 193 pages, glossary The author, a journalist, risked her life to help 13-year-old Wuditu leave Ethiopia and find safety in Israel with the rest of her family.

Soft Cover. Etat : VG. Signed with a brief inscription by the author on the title page, promotional bookmark included. Small corner creasing and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have edge/rub wear, creasing and an award label on the front panel. Actual book for sale pictured. 12.8 x 18.5 x 1.3cm, wt300g Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Signed by Author. …

Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 136 pages. 7.25x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.