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When their Syrian home is destroyed by bombing, Tareq, his father, and his younger sister embark on a perilous journey. They first find temporary refuge with extended family in Raqqa, a stronghold of the militant group Daesh, before eventually seeking safety abroad.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Atia Abawi
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