Escape
One Day We Had to Run . . .
Ming & Wah author Carmen Vela illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Lantana Publishing
Published:6th May '21
Should be back in stock very soon
Powerful true stories of remarkable escapes from around the world and throughout history.
Throughout history, ordinary people have been forced to leave their families and homes because of war, famine, slavery, intolerance, economic and political upheaval, or climate change. These remarkable true stories of escape show how courageous people all around the world have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their flight to freedom.CLING. Don't let go. Hold tight. Never give up. FLY. Rev up. Lift off. Soar. PEDAL. Set off. Cycle. Pedal for your life. Throughout history, ordinary people have been forced to leave their families and homes because of war, famine, slavery, intolerance, economic and political upheaval, or climate change. These remarkable true stories of escape show how courageous people all around the world have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their flight to freedom.
“An arresting collection of deep, accessible stories of people on the move”
-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
* Kirkus Reviews *"‘Escape’ is both inspirational and moving. The outcome of each story is full of hope with a focus on positive achievements and outcomes without making light of the difficulties faced"
-North Somerset Teachers' Book Awards
"Highly recommended for ages 9 to 80!"
-Reading Pebbles
"A remarkable and beautifully illustrated book that helps children understand what it’s like to be in someone else shoes. The extraordinary achievement is that it is still such a delight to read."
-Emily Maitlis, BBC newsreader
- Winner of A Kirkus Best Middle-Grade Non-Fiction of the Year 2021.
ISBN: 9781911373810
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Weight: unknown
40 pages