The Other Side of Truth
Beverley Naidoo
A novel about two young people who overnight become refugees...
A shot. Two shots at the gate in the early morning and a car screeches away down an avenue of palm trees. A tragedy - and a terrible loss for Sade and her younger brother Femi, children of an outspoken Nigerian journalist. Now terror is all around them and they must flee their country. At once. And alone. Plans for their journey have to be hastily arranged. Everything must be done in secret. But once Sade and Femi reach England, they will be safe - won't they?
The Refugee Council is receiving royalties from the sale of this book and would like to thank Beverley Naidoo for making this happen.
Publisher: Puffin
Countries: Nigeria, UK
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The Silence Seeker
Ben Morley
When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.
Publisher: Tamarind Books
Country: UK
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My Childhood Under Fire: A Sarajevo Diary
Nadja Halilbegovich
Nadja’s story is a powerful first-hand account of life during the Bosnian war, told through the eyes of a child. An eye-opening account of how children can cope living through conflict. Aimed at children aged 9-12.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd (2006)
Country: Bosnia
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Mai Ya's Long Journey
Sheila Cohen
This is the true story of Mai Ya, a young Laotian girl born in a Thai refugee camp after her parents were forced to flee their country in the Vietnam War. The story documents her journey from the camp to America, where Mai Ya is faced with a new challenge: balancing her heritage with her newly adopted culture. A book for younger readers.
Publisher: The University of Wisconsin Press (2005)
Countries: Laos, Thailand
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