By Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young. Published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, 2008
This is Gervelie’s life story as she has told it to Anthony and Annemarie. Her words speak straight to the heart in a way that is quite extraordinary. Gervelie’s story begins in the Republic of Congo in 1995, and at the time of writing she and her father were waiting to hear whether they would be allowed to stay in Britain, where they had fled for safety. “Sometimes I think we are really unlucky” Gervelie says at one point in her story, and it would be hard to disagree. She tells of growing up in war and strife, of a family torn apart, of making friends only to lose touch with them, of being at the mercy of officials who might or might not be kind and helpful, and of her hopes and dreams for a future which is still by no means certain. In sharing her experiences through this book, Gervelie offers readers some real insights into the plight of refugees.
Reviewed by Pamela
2 comments:
This story sounds like one any child/Adult would get an insight of what Unfortunatly goes on in other Countries.
Mairehau Primary-Chch.
This book sounds like it would suit either a child or adult. it would give an insight of what does 9unfortuanitly) goes on in the lives of other children in other countries.
Mairehau Primary-chch
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