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Saving Stella

A Dog's Dramatic Escape from War

Deborah Blumenthal author Bassel Abou Fakher author Nadine Kaadan illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:2nd Sep '21

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For fans of Two Bobbies comes a moving, true story about a young man and his dog who escape the violence of the Syrian War. Some bonds are stronger than war . . . Life for musician Bassel and his dog Stella in Damascus, Syria, has changed since the civil war began. Instead of enjoying long walks through their neighborhood, they hear bombs toppling buildings and sharp blasts of gunfire through the night. When it becomes too dangerous for him to stay, Bassel makes the difficult decision to escape, leaving his family, friends--and Stella--behind. After a long, dangerous journey, Bassel finally finds refuge in Belgium, but misses his family, his home, and most of all . . . Stella. With the help of friends in his new home, Bassel hatches a dramatic plan to rescue his beloved dog. This remarkable, true story will inspire readers and remind them that even amid the harshest circumstances of war, acts of kindness and humanity will always endure.

A good introduction to weightier topics such as refugees or the Syrian civil war. * School Library Journal *
This true, gritty story. . . teaches children about the Syrian war and the plight of refugees. * Booklist Online *

ISBN: 9781547601332

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 414g

40 pages