From Far Away by Saoussan Askar, Robert Munsch

From Far Away

Saoussan Askar, Robert Munsch with Rebecca Green (Illustrator)

32 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction childrens emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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Description

When Saoussan immigrated with her family from war-torn Lebanon, she was only seven years old. This picture book tells the story of how she had to adjust to her new home in Canada. She describes the frustration of not understanding the teacher when...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

inspiring 100%
lighthearted 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.94

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