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jenmangler's review against another edition
4.0
This is an important collection of powerful true stories of young people forced to leave their homelands, both past and present. Stormy Seas is an important book that can be used to spark much-needed discussions.
reader4evr's review against another edition
3.0
I wish the book was printed in a different size instead of like a picture book.
Kept thinking of Refugee by Alan Gratz and how this would pair so nicely with that.
Kept thinking of Refugee by Alan Gratz and how this would pair so nicely with that.
drbatfcc's review against another edition
5.0
Middle grade non-fiction graphic novel featuring several refugees and what happened to them - important, current topic
geekwayne's review against another edition
5.0
'Stormy Seas: Stories of Young Boat Refugees' by Mary Beth Leatherdale with illustrations by Eleanor Shakespeare follows the stories of 5 young refugees on dangerous sea journeys.
The five journeys include a young lady fleeing the Nazis and sailing for Cuba, A 14-year old Vietnamese boy fleeing for life in the United States, and A young woman fleeing the Taliban for life in Australia. In all cases the journeys were complicated by things storms, overcrowded boats, or countries that wanted to turn them back. Each story tells what happened to the person.
The book ends with an timeline of refugees from World War II to the present. There is also a list of references of groups that work with refugees or have history about them.
It's aimed at younger readers and it's done very well. The seriousness of the peril is there without going into graphic details. Historical context is given as well as timelines. I really appreciated getting to read this book.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Annick Press Ltd. and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
The five journeys include a young lady fleeing the Nazis and sailing for Cuba, A 14-year old Vietnamese boy fleeing for life in the United States, and A young woman fleeing the Taliban for life in Australia. In all cases the journeys were complicated by things storms, overcrowded boats, or countries that wanted to turn them back. Each story tells what happened to the person.
The book ends with an timeline of refugees from World War II to the present. There is also a list of references of groups that work with refugees or have history about them.
It's aimed at younger readers and it's done very well. The seriousness of the peril is there without going into graphic details. Historical context is given as well as timelines. I really appreciated getting to read this book.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Annick Press Ltd. and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
mldeblois13's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful and heart -wrenching. A must-read companion to Refugee by Alan Gratz.
suzannedix's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. An amazing storytelling of five young survivors as boat refugees. Harrowing and sad. The artwork is also powerful.
This picture book would be a fantastic companion to Alan Gratz’ Refugee.
Part of our I’m Your Neighbor collection (#WelcomeLibrary).
This picture book would be a fantastic companion to Alan Gratz’ Refugee.
Part of our I’m Your Neighbor collection (#WelcomeLibrary).
pwbalto's review against another edition
5.0
Belongs in every school library. Great jumping-off-point for history studies and policy discussions.