Home of the Brave

very nice book , My son loved it

What a lovely book ! A must read for all the young readers and the old as well. Easy read for independent readers 7 years and above but for deeper understanding I would suggest 8 years and above!

What does it feel like to be a refugee from Sudan in America? Kek is a cattle-herder from Sudan who has seen his father and brother killed, found his way to a refugee camp with his mother, and then, attacked again, had to flee again, leaving his mother behind.Appleseed has written a story that takes us too on Kek's journey. Without sentimentality, show-don't-tell, we are led to understanding. The form Appleseed has chosen is the prose-poem which captures the deep awareness of a simpler life than malls, traffic and shopping. She has written a marvelous and memorable book. Keep tissues to hand. You will weep.

Applegate traz a história de um jovem imigrante, que passa por todas as experiências de ter de conviver com uma nova cultura. Sente falta de casa a todo tempo, mesmo sabendo como as coisas são perante à guerra. É uma história que traz uma ideia muito presente de esperança de que coisas boas podem acontecer, bem como, o lado realista de outras personagens.

Love this book, the writing, the story. We use this to read aloud to grade 6 kids, I love it every time!

Fabulous. My 6 grader who is not the best reader loved it.Touching story, served by a unique writing style.

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