From Far Away

by Robert Munsch & Saoussan Askar, illustrated by Michael Martchenko

tagged: middle east

Description

"Dear Reading Buddy,

My teacher suggested that I write to you.

I will tell you about myself.

My name is Saoussan. I am seven years old and I am in grade two now.

I come from far away."

Saoussan tells the true story of her family’s flight from war-ridden Lebanon. She wrote a letter to Robert Munsch, and together they made her letter into this book.

About the Authors

Robert Munsch

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Michael Martchenko

MICHAEL MARTCHENKO has illustrated dozens of books, and is most famous for his work with Robert Munsch, including Smelly Socks), Makeup Mess and We Share Everything! . He lives in Burlington, Ontario.

Saoussan Askar was born in Lebanon during the civil war, and immigrated with her family to Toronto in 1989. From Far Away was first published when she was in grade five.

Age:: 5 to 8
Grade:: k to 3
Reading age:: 5 to 8

Editorial Review

“... takes on a difficult theme and communicates it effectively on a child’s level. A good choice for classes discussing the immigrant experience.” —School Library Journal

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