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The Day of the Pelican

by Katherine Paterson

Clarion Books 2009

Ages: 10 and Up

Topic: Life in Other Countries

In this compassionate, powerful novel by award-winning Katherine Paterson, we revisit the plight of refugees. This time the Lleshi family escapes from Kosovo as they fight off the Serbs and land in a refugee camp. Thirteen-year-old Meli's life changes abruptly when the family immigrates to America. Their struggle to adjust to a new country is especially relevant to events today and helps us remember how hard it is to start life anew, especially after 9/11.

Since this book was selected as a Vermont state read-aloud, it is available in paperback for all communities to enjoy.

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