Description
A hopeful and timely picture book about a spirited little girl living in a refugee camp. Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest--seven years, four months, and sixteen days. Papa says that's too long and they need a forever home. Until then, though, Abia has something important to do. Be a queen. Sometimes she's a noisy queen, banging on her drum as she and Mama wait in the long line for rice to cook for dinner. Sometimes she's a quiet queen, cuddling her baby cousin to sleep while Auntie is away collecting firewood. And sometimes, when Papa talks hopefully of their future, forever home, Abia is a little nervous. Forever homes are in strange and faraway places--will she still be a queen? Filled with hope, love, and respect, Wherever I Go is a timely tribute to the strength and courage of refugees around the world.
Details
Author: |
Mary Wagley Copp |
Illustrator: |
Munir D. Mohammed |
ISBN 10: |
1534419195 |
Pages: |
32 |
Publisher: |
Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
Publication Date: |
April 21, 2020 |
Binding: |
Hardcover |
Weight: |
1.30lbs |
Age Group: |
Young Readers (9 - 13) |
Grade Range: |
1-4 |