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Fish : A refugee's story of hope and survival

L.S. Matthews

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Fish : A refugee's story of hope and survival

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Hopeful refugee story in search of peace.

This book is a must-read for those who want to better understand the refugee experience through the perspective of a young child. The journey of Tiger and his family is depicted in a nuanced and delicate manner, highlighting the struggles and the hope that come with being a refugee. The unique feature of this book is the use of a fish as a symbol of survival, providing a poignant and heartwarming perspective on the human desire to keep hope alive in times of crisis.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Fish : A refugee's story of hope and survival

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ISBN: 9780340874035
Author: L.S. Matthews
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Young Adult
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 730 readers)

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This is an adventure story about the journey of a family of aid-workers, as they and their child, Tiger, flee from a country beset by drought and war. Just before they leave, Tiger finds a fish struggling for life in a drying up puddle - and its precarious grip on survival mirrors their own.
 

Hopeful refugee story in search of peace.

This book is a must-read for those who want to better understand the refugee experience through the perspective of a young child. The journey of Tiger and his family is depicted in a nuanced and delicate manner, highlighting the struggles and the hope that come with being a refugee. The unique feature of this book is the use of a fish as a symbol of survival, providing a poignant and heartwarming perspective on the human desire to keep hope alive in times of crisis.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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