The Day of the Pelican
Written by Katherine Paterson
Published by Clarion Books
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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Available As: Paperback
Chapter Book, Age 09 or older
Community Represented: Albanian/Albanian American, Kosovar/Kosovar American, Muslim/Muslim American, Serbian/Serbian American
Themes: Discrimination: Religious, Refugee Journey, Refugee: War/Conflict, Religious Background: Muslim
Setting: Kosovo, United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee
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