The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees
Written by Don Brown
Illustrated by Don Brown
Published by Houghton Mifflin
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.
Primary ISBN: 9781328810151
Publication Date: September 2018
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback
Graphic Novel, Age 15 or older
Community Represented: Syrian/Syrian American
Themes: Family Separation: On Journey, Refugee Journey, Refugee: War/Conflict, Setting: Refugee Camp
Setting: Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee
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