The Day of the Pelican

2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder AwardMeli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group...

By Katherine Paterson
File Size: 346 KB
Print Length: 165 pages
Publisher: Clarion Books; Reprint edition (October 19, 2009)
Publication Date: October 19, 2009
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B003K16Q18
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Oh my! What an awesome depiction of love.I originally purchased this book to support a friend of mine, Mark Orfilla, Kosavar Missionary. He was consulted by the author in the writing of this book.What a great blessing I received from supporting him

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