Far From Home: Refugees and migrants fleeing war, persecution and poverty
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Far From Home: Refugees and migrants fleeing war, persecution and poverty by Cath Senker
A sensitive and accessible account of the refugee crisis facing millions around the world
A very topical subject and one that our children really need to know about.. the book is an open and balanced tool for opening discussions around these sensitive issues, well-illustrated with contemporary illustrations. It helps children and young people to really understand the plight of refugees, encouraging them to think about the situation. * Parents In Touch *
An excellent KS3 introduction and analysis of various refugees and migrants fleeing war and poverty, with a particular focus on the current refugee crisis affecting the Middle East. * The School Librarian *
If you wondering how to talk to children about refugees I highly recommend this book. - The Godbers Travel blog
An excellent KS3 introduction and analysis of various refugees and migrants fleeing war and poverty, with a particular focus on the current refugee crisis affecting the Middle East. * The School Librarian *
If you wondering how to talk to children about refugees I highly recommend this book. - The Godbers Travel blog
Cath Senker is a children's non-fiction writer who specialises in writing about modern history, global issues and world religions. Her latest history titles include Living Through the Vietnam War (Raintree, 2011), Our World Divided: Israel and the Middle East (Wayland, 2011) and A Cultural History of Women in America: Women Claim the Vote (Bailey Publishing, 2011). She has a particular interest in the topics of migration, refugees and racism and recently wrote Mapping Global Issues: Immigrants and Refugees (Arcturus, 2011). In her work, Cath aims to highlight individuals' experiences and to present different viewpoints in a non-judgemental way as a basis for discussion. Cath also works as a project manager and editor on non-fiction titles for both children and adults. Before embarking on a freelance career, she worked as a commissioning editor for a children's educational publishing company for eight years. She is also an experienced ESOL teacher. Cath volunteers with City Reads, a project that aims to widen the enjoyment of books and reading among people of all ages, especially people from disadvantaged communities. She is a also a keen amateur cyclist, cook and gardener.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781445155197 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445155192 |
| Title | Far From Home: Refugees and migrants fleeing war, persecution and poverty |
| Author | Cath Senker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2019-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |