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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Great book on the immigrant experience for young kids -- simply told, very straightforward, emphasizes challenges and small victories. ( ) I really liked this book for three reasons. First, I loved the illustrations. Each line of text had a picture to go along with it which made the text enjoyable and easy to follow along with. One example of this is when the text talks about Azzi’s house. There is a clear illustration that helps readers imagine that they are a part of the story themselves. Second, I really loved how the book pushes readers to think about people that might be different from themselves. The book encourages readers to be open-minded and accepting of all people, regardless of background. One example of this is when Lucy invited Azzi to jump rope with her. Third, I enjoyed the characters in this book. Azzi is a great character that believably portrays the fear and insecurity involved in coming to a new country. Her emotions were raw and made you feel like you were in her shoes. One example of this is when she was crying for her Grandmother. The big idea of this story is that change can be difficult, but it all works out for the best in the end. The graphic novel “Azzi In Between” is about a refugee family leaving a country to come to a safer county. Both countries are left unnamed however you can safely assume that Azzi’s family is from a middle eastern country. I liked this book for a couple reasons, the illustrations and the fact that it pushes readers to think about a tough issue from a child’s perspective. The illustrations in “Azzi in Between” were very detailed and wonderfully done. My favorite part of the illustrations is that they were very bright and vibrant, except the illustrations that depicted war were in black and white. I felt this provided a deeper meaning and feeling to the illustrations. I liked how the book portrayed a very sad and tough issue, that there are people out there who may have to flee the country and find a new home. I really liked the part where Azzi was in the car and they were fleeing the country. Azzi was hidden underneath a blanket when the officers asked for the family’s papers, Azzi knew she did not have papers so she stayed hidden away from the men. The fact that a little girl could suffer and know so much is incredible and really makes you think about a tough issue from a different perspective. I think the big message portrayed in this book is perseverance and hope. Azzi and her family flee their home for a new beginning and at first, they’re not quite sure they will succeed where they are. However, in the end her grandma comes to stay with them and Azzi’s father gets a job and a new place to live. Through this perseverance and hope they have improved their life immensely. I really like this book. I especially like that it is in comic book style. The book has two or more pictures per page with short captions for each picture. I think this helps makes the book unique and it added to the story rather than taking away from it. I also like that it covers a serious topic while still keeping it light-hearted. Specifically, that was one part where the mom was afraid Azzi would forget their home language; even still she would still teach Azzi English words. The mom taught her “I’d like that one please”, “how much is that?” and the word “banana”. I am not sure why but I just thought that was very funny and it made me more than just chuckle. The main idea of the story was that even when change is scary everything works out. At the end of the story the grandmother even said “new beans, new life”. no reviews | add a review
Azzi and her parents are in danger. They have to leave their home and escape to another country on a frightening journey by car and boat. In the new country they must learn to speak a new language, find a new home and Azzi must start a new school. With a kind helper at the school, Azzi begins to learn English and understand that she is not the only one who has had to flee her home. She makes a new friend, and with courage and resourcefulness, begins to adapt to her new life. But Grandma has been left behind and Azzi misses her more than anything. Will Azzi ever see her grandma again? Drawing on her own experience of working among refugee families, renowned author and illustrator Sarah Garland tells, with tenderness and humour, an exciting adventure story to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Endorsed by Amnesty International. No library descriptions found.
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.914Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1945-1999LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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