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Author:
Mitchell, Jane
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Lerner Publishing Group 2018
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Thirteen-year-old Ghalib wishes his life could go back to normal. He wishes he could still hang out at the market with his friends, root for his favorite soccer team, even go to school. But civil war has destroyed his home. As violence rages around them, his family makes the difficult choice to flee Syria. Together they start out on a dangerous journey toward Europe. Along the way, they encounter closely guarded borders, hardscrabble refugee camps, and an ocean crossing that they may not survive. The gripping story of one boy's journey to find refuge pays tribute to struggles millions of Syrians face in today's real-world crisis.
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Jane Mitchell. (2018). Without Refuge. Lerner Publishing Group.

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Jane Mitchell. 2018. Without Refuge. Lerner Publishing Group.

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        After narrowly surviving an airstrike, Ghalib suddenly finds himself being forced to join the Kurdish Protection Units or else risk his life fleeing to Europe.Ghalib wanted nothing more than to become a pharmacist like his father. Instead, he spends his days dodging barrel bombs and missiles. The city of Kobani, where Ghalib lives with his family, is constantly under attack, leaving little left of the once-vibrant hub of Kurdish life. Ghalib refuses to be another soldier in the Syrian war, so instead he and his family embark on a harrowing journey to escape what was once their home. The arduous path to safety crosses through dangerous Islamic State-held territory and the Turkish border, where only steadfast courage and exceptional luck can get travelers out alive. Along the way, Ghalib will find himself separated and alone, searching for any sign of home among the thousands of refugees fleeing for their lives. Through everything, one question continues to linger in the back of Ghalib's mind: Will Europe let us in? Writing in Ghalib's present-tense voice, Mitchell pens a vivid narrative of the displacement, loss, and sheer bravery of Syrian children traversing land and sea, surviving bullets, bombs, and the tumultuous Mediterranean to begin a new life. While this part of the story excels, Mitchell glosses over the humanitarian crimes of all of the warring parties in Syria, emphasizing those of the Islamic State over the Syrian government's, which leads readers new to the subject to believe that the main perpetrators of violence are Islamist groups.Read for the sympathetic portrayal of Syrian refugees, but look elsewhere for geopolitical nuance. (Fiction. 10-14)

        COPYRIGHT(2018) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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        Grades 4-8 A civil war has torn Syria apart between the government and extremists, and Ghalib recalls when the country was beautiful and vibrant with schools, libraries, and stores. Now he and his cousin loot in bombed-out areas. When a looting opportunity goes awry, Ghalib shows his bravery as he saves his cousin's life, even though they both suffer severe injuries. When a government army unit comes to Ghalib's house to recruit him and his family to serve in the war, his parents decide to uproot the family and find a better place to live. Taking what limited possessions they have, Ghalib and his family begins a perilous journey, leaving their home country and making their way to Europe. Young readers will gain insight into the harrowing journey refugees take to make better lives for themselves. Mitchell takes on a sensitive topic with empathy and compassion, helping readers understand the hardships that refugees face and exploring the diversity of Syria through religion, language, and ethnicity. A great introduction into learning about a highly relevant humanitarian refugee crisis.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)

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        July 1, 2018
        This tough but important read follows thirteen-year-old Ghalib as his family flees civil warravaged Syria in hopes of reaching the (relative) safety of Europe. They experience heart-stopping danger at border crossings, grim refugee camps, separation, and finally a harrowing boat ride to Greece. Appended with an author's note, discussion guide, and a list of the deceased Syrian children for whom characters were named. Glos.

        (Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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