The timing of this book is perfect as it's a topic we should all understand as there are a lot of misconceptions about it. Stormy Seas shares five true stories about families who have endured awful experiences by sea in order to arrive to a more hopeful country.
This books helps us understanding that families from all over the world has been seeking asylum for hundred of years. This is not a situation families are just now facing. Told through a collage format, combining photographs, quotes and timelines, this book helps readers (Grades 5 and Up) understand a journey that is hard to describe in words.
Thanks to the author and illustrators for this perfectly timed book.