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The journey

by Francesca Sanna (2016)

About this book

What is it like to have to leave everything behind and travel many miles to somewhere unfamiliar and strange? A mother and her two children set out on such a journey; one filled with fear of the unknown, but also great hope. Based on the author's interactions with people forced to seek a new home, and told from the perspective of a young child.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe journey Lead Character

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