civil war, 2011-

Interspersed with facts about Syria and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country.

This powerful novel tells the story of three different children seeking refuge: Josef a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany, Isabel a Cuban girl in 1994, and Mahmoud a Syrian boy in 2015.

Explores the factors leading up the Syrian Civil War which began in 2011 and how this conflict has led to rebel, government, and ISIS forces targeting civilians rather than opposing forces. Discusses what world organizations are trying to do to stop the fighting and the attacks on innocent bystanders.

The author discusses her life growing up in a war-torn Syria and offers a plea for peace.

Beginning in 2011, the Syrian Civil War has become one of the most pressing crises facing the world today. Fighting has left millions displaced, killed thousands, and destabilized the Middle East. It has also left minorities in the country vulnerable to terrorist organizations like ISIS and other armed groups. This book will provide students with the context they need to understand the ethnic and religious tensions at play in Syria, the growth of the conflict into one of war, and the ramifications of the inadequate international response.

Tells the story of author Azad Cudi, a journalist from Kurdistan who volunteered as a sniper in the fight against ISIS.

Two-year-old Alan Kurdi's body washed up on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea on September 2, 2015, and overnight the world awoke to the reality of the Syrian refugee crisis. Tima Kurdi saw the shocking photo of her nephew in her home in Vancouver, Canada. Now she recounts her idyllic childhood in Syria, where she grew up with her brother Abdullah and other siblings in a tight-knit family.

". . . memoir by a young man coming of age during the Syrian war . . ."--Dust jacket.

"Roj and his family have lived in Germany for three years after fleeing civil war in Syria. Although his family faces discrimination from some in their small village, and hearing news about home from friends and family can be sad, Rojs dreams for the future are high as he faces each new challenge with hope and resilience. Interspersed with facts about the current situation in Syria and the experiences of Syrian refugees in different countries, Rojs story offers a window into the complex and ongoing journey of refugees as they adjust to their new homes"--Amazon.

Looks at reality of daily life during the Syrian civil war.