Across mountains, land and sea : one refugee's true story of courage, compassion and hope
Azad, Arman2024
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When Arman was 13, the Taliban attacked his village in the mountains and he was forced to flee for his life. He was separated from his family and braved wolves, bandits and war, as he walked for weeks until he reached Turkey. He barely survived the hazardous boat crossing to Europe but eventually found himself arriving in Dover, clinging to the underside of a lorry. There, for the first time in months, an adult showed him kindness and he broke down. This was only the start of his journey. Despite being unable to speak English when he arrived, he quickly discovered a passion and aptitude for the language and literature, getting GCSEs, A-levels and making it to university. As an adult he has worked in refugee camps and advised governments and charities on their policies towards displaced children, trying to make sure that no child will ever have to go through what he did.
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Author:
Azad, Arman, author
Imprint:
London : Trapeze, 2024.
Collation:
304 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781409199328 (hbk)
Dewey class:
305.906914092BAZA
Language:
English
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Across mountains, land and sea : one refugee's true story of courage, compassion and hope
Subject:
Azad, ArmanRefugees -- Afghanistan -- BiographyRefugees -- Great Britain -- BiographyAfghans -- Great Britain -- BiographyUnaccompanied refugee children -- Government policyUnaccompanied refugee children -- Services forBiographyBiography & non-fiction proseAutobiography: generalRefugees & political asylum
BRN:
1396636
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