"After her tribal village is attacked by militants, Amira, a young Sudanese girl, must flee to safety at a refugee camp, where she finds hope and the chance to pursue an education in the form of a single red pencil and the friendship and encouragement of a wise elder"--Provided by publisher.
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School Library Journal starred, July 2014 Booklist starred, October 2014 Pub Weekly, August 2014 Kirkus Starred, September 2014 New York Times, November 2014 Horn Book, April 2015 Bulletin (Center for Children's books), December 2014 Voice of Youth Advocates (V.O.Y.A.), December 2014 School Library Journal starred Booklist starred Pub Weekly
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