Book description
A 2018 Kirkus Best Book * A National Council of Social Studies * CBC Notable Trade Book * An Outstanding International Trade Book (USBBY) * A Bank Street Children's Book Committee Best Book of the Year
One night they came... The darkness grew colder, deeper, darker, and swallowed up everything...…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Marwan's Journey as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I connected with this book because of the determination exhibited by the young protagonist, Marwan.
His journey is one that would challenge any adult. Arias’ text is powerful and the illustrations by Laura Borras are so compelling, you feel you’re walking along with Marwan. I also appreciate that it’s the words of Marwan’s mother that motivate him each step.
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