The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugee's life - from award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar.
For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind. Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until … a stranger's gift changes everything.
Based on Mevan Babakar's own childhood, this is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be.
| ISBN: | 9780008720391 |
| Publication date: | 13th February 2025 |
| Author: | Patricia McCormick, Mevan Babakar |
| Illustrator: | Yas Imamura |
| Publisher: | Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
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A story of hope. This book is well written and explains how being kind can change someone's life. The message is powerful and the book is heartfelt and moving.
I read this to my 7 year old and he really enjoyed the story. It is well written, very descriptive and tells the true story of a young refugee called Mevan and her life. The book explains how lonely and isolated she felt. My son listened intently and really liked the message in the story of being kind and how an act of kindness an change someone's life.... Read Full Review
We read it with pleasure and enjoyed every single page and picture of it.
This is a very beautiful book. It brings a very touching and thoughtful message and meaning. Both me and my son enjoyed reading it and trying to imagine what the little girl has been through. A very hard childhood. It is nice to see that good people still exist and that a kind gesture could mean the world to someone.... Read Full Review
This was a good book, it teaches about kindness and this is a really good thing.
This was a good book, it teaches about kindness and this is a really good thing.
It was sad about moving from a house you are used to, but after travelling to different countries to a new home it can be an adventure.... Read Full Review
