| A Long Way from Home Contributor(s): Walsh, Alice (Author) |
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ISBN: 1926920791 ISBN-13: 9781926920795 Publisher: Second Story Press OUR PRICE: $10.76 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 21st Century - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emigration & Immigration |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 600 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.2" W x 7.4" (0.35 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Ethnic Orientation - Asian - Geographic Orientation - Newfoundland - Cultural Region - Canadian - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 154381 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thirteen-year-old Rabia, along with her mother and younger brother, flees Afghanistan and the brutal Taliban for Pakistan. Some months later, they take part in a program that is relocating refugee widows and orphans to America. However, their flight falls on the fateful morning of 9/11. After the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, their plane is diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. Also on the plane is a boy named Colin, who struggles with his prejudices against Rabia and her family after they are all stuck in Gander. The people in the small community open their hearts and their homes to the stranded passengers, and their kindness might be the bridge to bring Rabia and Colin's families together. |
Contributor Bio(s): Walsh, Alice: - Alice Walsh writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. A number of her books have been listed as Best Books for Children and Teens in Canada. Alice studied early childhood education, has an MA in English and has worked as a preschool teacher and creative writing instructor. Alice grew up in Newfoundland and currently lives in Nova Scotia. |