Description
Book Synopsis: Finalist, Governor General's Literary Award in the Translation CategoryEach year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. They arrive without their parents, accompanied by no adult at all.
Alone relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia. Their story opens a window onto the many heartbreaks, difficult sacrifices and countless hardships that punctuate their obstacle-filled path. But Alone most especially tells of the courage and resilience that these young people demonstrated before being able to finally obtain a life where threats and danger are no longer a part of their everyday existence.
Key Text Features:
- author's note
- captions
- chapters
- character drawings
- comic
- map
- dialogue
- flags
- further information
- illustrations
- introduction
- maps
- writing inspiration
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.7Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
Details
Experience the inspiring and heart-wrenching journey of three young refugees in the compelling book Alone. Winner of the prestigious Governor General's Literary Award in the Translation Category, this captivating story sheds light on the struggles faced by over 400 minors who arrive alone in Canada seeking refuge.
Afshin, Alain, and Patricia's stories will transport you into their world, unveiling their unimaginable heartbreaks, sacrifices, and hardships along the way. Through vivid character drawings, captivating dialogue, and powerful illustrations, Alone takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, leaving you with an unforgettable sense of the courage and resilience displayed by these remarkable young individuals.
With its valuable key text features such as maps, flags, and writing inspiration, Alone is not only an engaging read but also an educational resource that aligns with the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts. It offers students a unique opportunity to analyze how key individuals, events, and ideas are introduced and elaborated upon, while seamlessly integrating information presented in different formats to develop a comprehensive understanding of a complex topic.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative literary adventure that will broaden your horizons and deepen your empathy? Click here to order your copy of Alone today and let the story of Afshin, Alain, and Patricia remind you of the strength of the human spirit.
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