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A Long Way from Home

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Thirteen-year-old Rabia, along with her mother and younger brother, flee Afghanistan and the brutal Taliban for Pakistan. Relocating to North America, their flight falls on the fateful morning of 9/11. After the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, their plane is diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. Also on the plane is an American boy named Colin, who struggles with his prejudices against Rabia and her family. The people in the small community of Gander, including teens Jason and Leah, open their hearts and their homes to the stranded passengers, volunteering to billet the hundreds of unexpected visitors to the island. Their kindness might be the bridge to understanding and acceptance that Colin and Rabia need.

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27296	W	Chapter Book	Currently On Loan (Due on2025-05-22)
27297	W	Chapter Book	Available

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Publisher

Toronto, Canada : Second Story Press., 2012

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188 pages : illustration ; 19 cm

Language

English

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9781926920795

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NONE

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