Refugee's journey from Iraq [Leaving my homeland]by Rodger, Ellen 

BTSB Prebound(Crabtree, 2017)

BTSB #: 761626 Available

Dewey: 362.7/NAges: 8-11   
Lexile: 720

Genres:

Subjects: Refugees - Iraq Refugees - Michigan Refugee children - Iraq Refugee children - Michigan Refugees - Social conditions Iraq - Social conditions|y21st century

Summary: Zainab has never known peace in her homeland of Iraq. She and her family flee the country after her father is threatened by one of the many groups fighting against the government. Zainab's life is on hold as her family seeks safety in Jordan and, later, the United States. Interspersed with facts about Iraq and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. Readers will learn about the ongoing conflict in Iraq and how they can help refugees.

Refugee's journey from Myanmar [Leaving my homeland]by Rodger, Ellen 

BTSB Prebound(Crabtree, 2018)

BTSB #: 761811 Available

Dewey: 362.8709/NAges: 8-11   
AR: 5 MG Lexile: 720

Genres:

Subjects: Refugees - Burma Refugees - United States Refugee children - Burma Refugee children - United States Refugees - Social conditions Boat people - Burma Boat people - United States Burma - Social conditions

Summary: Nazir, his father, and older brother live in Myanmar, until they flee by boat to a refugee camp, eventually escaping as refugees to the United States.

Refugee's journey from Syria [Leaving my homeland]by Mason, Helen 

BTSB Prebound(Crabtree, 2017)

BTSB #: 610522 Available

Dewey: 362.7/NAges: 8-11   
Lexile: 720

Genres:

Subjects: Refugees - Syria Refugees - Europe Refugee children - Syria Refugee children - Europe Refugees - Social conditions Syria - History|yCivil War, 2011- Syria - Social conditions

Summary: Five-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with facts about Syria and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country. The book looks at the efforts being made around the world to assist the millions of refugees. Readers are encouraged to consider how they can help.