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Who are Refugees and Migrants? What Makes People Leave their Homes? And Other Big Questions Synopsis
What does it mean for people to have to leave their homes, and what happens when they seek entry to another country?
This book explores the history of refugees and migration around the world and the effects on people of never-ending war and conflict. It compares the effects on society of diversity and interculturalism with historical attempts to create a racially 'pure' culture. It takes an international perspective, and offers a range of views from people who have personal experience of migration, including the campaigners Meltem Avcil and Muzoon Almellehan, the comedian and actor Omid Djalili and the poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards, the book encourages readers to think for themselves about the issues involved. There is also a role-play activity asking readers to imagine themselves in the situation of having to decide whether to leave their homes and seek refuge in a new country.
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Michael Rosen, Ms Annemarie Young Press Reviews
A very useful and important resource for our times. Thought provoking. - The Carousel
It truly is an important book ... if it were widely read and appreciated perhaps future generations would have different priorities - School Librarian
Really topical ... Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today - Parents In Touch
Thoughtful, informative and relevant to what's happening in our world today, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the real stories behind the headlines - The Week Junior
A much needed look behind the headlines raising questions which will help young people think deeply and constructively about what is happening in the world today - Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
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About Michael Rosen, Ms Annemarie Young
Michael Rosen (Author) Michael Rosen held the post of Children's Laureate from 2007-2009. He is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. As an author and by selecting other writers' works for anthologies he has been involved with over 140 books. Annemarie Young (Author) Annemarie Young is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children, and an editorial consultant for children's books and primary education. She was a publisher for many years and has worked with hundreds of children's authors and illustrators. She has lived and travelled all over the world, from Australia to Southeast Asia, Egypt and Europe, and she now lives in Cambridge.
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