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“…the artwork is distinctive, and the appealing story provides an engaging introduction to the refugee experience. This handsome series both dramatizes and personalizes history through the experiences of individuals.”

—Booklist

“Ventura’s narrative follows Kunkush and the amazing network of people who worked to bring him back to his owners. Guo’s graphic design–like artwork is suffused with light and shadow, blues and oranges. . . .should work well in a small group or one—on—one setting.”

—School School Library Journal

Kunkush: The True Story of a Refugee Cat

Written by Marne Ventura
Illustrated by Beidi Guo
Published by Capstone Press

Uses Common Core narrative nonfiction approach to tell the true story of a cat that becomes separated from his family when they flee Iraq for refuge in Europe. Their reunion will bring tears to the coldest heart.