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After her tribal village is attacked, Sudanese girl Amira escapes to a refugee camp, where she discovers hope and the possibility of education. A single red pencil and the encouragement of a wise elder help her pursue learning and personal growth amid displacement.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Andrea Davis Pinkney
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