Far From Home

Reviewed by:

Carol Carlton, Church Librarian at Faith Baptist in Winfield, IL

Title:

Far from Home: A Story of Loss, Refuge, and Hope

Author:

Sarah Parker Rubio

Publisher:

Tyndale Kids

https://www.tyndale.com/kids

Date:

2019

Length:

32 pages

 

OVERVIEW


This is a story for kids of loss, refuge and hope. A little boy overhears his parents talking about having to leave the country as it isn’t safe anymore. He can’t take much with him but has to take his rabbit. It is a difficult situation for a child to understand.  It is a refreshing  perspective on the refugee.Wonderful kid’s book

ASSESSMENT

Rating (1 to 5):

5

Suggested Audience:

I would highly recommend it for any library or child who may be questioning why things are happening to children right now. 

Christian Impact:

The story of Christ is told in the book yet it could be for any child.

Far from Home: A Story of Loss, Refuge, and Hope


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