The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780358452140)

Sibert Honor Medalist ∙ New York Public Library Best of 2018 ∙ The Horn Book Fanfare 2018 ∙ Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 ∙ YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Winner

In the tradition of two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown's critically acclaimed full-color nonfiction graphic novels The Great American Dust Bowl and Drowned City, The Unwanted is a timely and eye-opening exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, exposing the harsh realities of living in, and trying to escape, a war zone.

Starting in 2011, refugees flood out of war-torn Syria in Exodus-like proportions. The surprising flood of victims overwhelms neighboring countries, and chaos follows. Resentment in host nations heightens as disruption and the cost of aid grows. By 2017, many want to turn their backs on the victims. The refugees are the unwanted.

Don Brown depicts moments of both heartbreaking horror and hope in the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. Shining a light on the stories of the survivors, The Unwanted is a testament to the courage and resilience of the refugees and a call to action for all those who read.

Author: Don Brown
ISBN-10: 0358452147
ISBN-13: 9780358452140
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 07/13/2021
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 10.16h x 6.54w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 198183 / Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees

About the Author
Don Brown is the award-winning creator of many picture-book biographies and graphic novels. He has been widely praised for his resonant storytelling and delicate watercolor paintings that evoke the excitement, pain, and joy of lives lived with passion. He lives in New York with his family. Visit him at booksbybrown.com and on Instagram @donsart.