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The Day of the Pelican

by Katherine Paterson
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2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award
Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family—but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back.A compassionate, powerful novel by a master storyteller.

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Publisher: HarperCollins

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 19, 2009

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  • ISBN: 9780547417394
  • Release date: October 19, 2009

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780547417394
  • File size: 150 KB
  • Release date: October 19, 2009
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Kindle Book
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subjects

Juvenile Fiction Historical Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.2
Lexile® Measure:770
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:3-4

2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award
Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family—but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back.A compassionate, powerful novel by a master storyteller.

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Juvenile Fiction Historical Fiction