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Book SynopsisCLING. Don't let go. Hold tight. Never give up. FLY. Rev up. Lift off. Soar. PEDAL. Set off. Cycle. Pedal for your life. Throughout history, ordinary people have been forced to leave their families and homes because of war, famine, slavery, intolerance, economic and political upheaval, or climate change. These remarkable true stories of escape show how courageous people all around the world have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their flight to freedom.
Trade Review“An arresting collection of deep, accessible stories of people on the move”-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
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"‘Escape’ is both inspirational and moving. The outcome of each story is full of hope with a focus on positive achievements and outcomes without making light of the difficulties faced"-North Somerset Teachers' Book Awards
"Highly recommended for ages 9 to 80!"-Reading Pebbles
"A remarkable and beautifully illustrated book that helps children understand what it’s like to be in someone else shoes. The extraordinary achievement is that it is still such a delight to read."-Emily Maitlis, BBC newsreader
Table of ContentsCLING: Syria to Greece 2015 DART : Mexico & Central America to the United States 1986 DEFY: Austria to China 1938-1940 DISGUISE: Scotland to France 1745 FLEE: Kiribati to New Zealand 2007 FLY: Czechoslovakia to Austria 1984 PEDAL: Paris to Portugal 1940 RAFT: Cuba to Florida 1960-1990s SPRINT: Eritrea to Sudan 1981 STOW AWAY: Southern to Northern United States and Canada 1850-1860 SWIM: China to Hong Kong 1950s-1970s TUNNEL: East to West Germany 1964
