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The unwanted is a graphic novel that provides an important, timely exploration of the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis. It exposes the harsh realities faced by those living in a war zone and striving to escape it, while presenting the story in an engaging visual format suitable for young readers aged 12 to 14 and generally for grades 7 through 9.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Don Brown
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