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(0)Margriet Ruurs
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Rama and her family, are forced to flee their once-peaceful village to escape the ravages of the civil war raging ever closer to their home
With only what they can carry on their backs, Rama and her mother, father, grandfather and brother, Sami, set out to walk to freedom in Europe. This unique picture book was inspired by the stone artwork of Syrian artist Nizar Ali Badr, discovered by chance by Canadian children's writer
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Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 32 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Every child in the world has a birthday. But how children celebrate this occasion depends on where they live. In this latest addition to the 'Around the World' series, ... author Margriet Ruurs explores the fascinating ways that children experience birthdays. You'll meet fourteen kids from different countries, each celebrating a birthday according to their local traditions"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: When teenage Aaron discovers a baby elephant nearly drowning in the swimming pool at the guest lodge where he works, he acts quickly and manages to save the animal just in time. The rescued baby is brought to an elephant orphanage for care, and given the name Zambezi. When Aaron is offered a job at the orphanage, his life is suddenly transformed, as he discovers a bond of friendship with Zambezi and his lifelong vocation as an...