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The Little Refugee
Anh Do and Suzanne Do, illustrated by Bruce Whatley
(Allen & Unwin)
£12.99
Anh Do’s family exclaimed ‘What a great country‘ when they first sighted Australia. This would be their home. They had escaped Vietnam after the Vietnamese war The family had left behind everything it knew and loved. It had suffered through storms, blazing heat and pirate attack to reach safety. How would it fare in Australia?
The Little Refugee shares his experiences, from early memories of playing happily as one of a family of fourteen within a tiny three-room house to escape. Finding his feet in Australia was hard. His family were desperately poor. Basic items such as school uniforms were too expensive. Furthermore, the family was different, from its language, background, food and understanding. How could they survive and thrive? Everything seemed so hard!
The story is harrowing and heart-warming. We need this family to do well and be accepted in a new country. In addition, we want their efforts and individuality to be valued and understood. The Little Refugee is a wonderful story that we recommend for home and school.
Children’s Book Council of Australia Honour Book
100% of sales’ profits for this title are donated to the Loreto-Vietnam- Australia Program
The Little Refugee
Anh Do and Suzanne Do, illustrated by Bruce Whatley
(Allen & Unwin)
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