The Red Pencil

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The powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey, inspired by true tales of life in Sudan -- now in paperback. Life in Amira's peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when Janjaw eed attackers arrive, unleashing unspeakable horrors. After losing nearly everything, Amira needs to find the strength to make the long journey on foot to safety at a refugee camp. She begins to lose hope, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind -- and all kinds of possibilities. Age Range: 8 - 12 years Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (November 3, 2015) ISBN-13: 978-0316247825 Show more