The Little Refugee

Anh Do, Suzanne Do, Bruce Whatley

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Allen & Unwin
01 November 2011

Picture books; Kids Australian

HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Eve Pownell Award for Information Books, 2012

Giant waves crashed down on our little boat. I was terrified but my mum hugged me tight and told me, 'Everything will be okay. Don't worry, it will be okay.'

Anh Do nearly didn't make it to Australia. His entire family came close to losing their lives as they escaped from war-torn Vietnam in an overcrowded boat. It was a dangerous journey, with murderous pirates and terrifying storms, but they managed to survive. Life in suburban Australia was also hard for a small boy with no English and funny lunches. But there was a loving extended family, lots of friends, and always something to laugh about for Anh, his brother Khoa and their sister Tram. And eventually for a young Anh, who tried hard to see the bright side of life no matter what the difficulty, there was triumph. Awarded an Honour Book in the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards, The Little Refugee tells the uplifting and inspiring childhood story of one of Australia's favourite personalities.

'Awesome. I sort of liked how it was sad in the beginning but it was happy in the end.' - Sinead, aged 7

By: Anh Do, Suzanne Do
Illustrated by: Bruce Whatley
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 294mm, Width: 242mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 468g
ISBN: 9781742378329
ISBN 10: 1742378323
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 01 November 2011
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 0-5 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Little Refugee

Thousands of readers have loved The Happiest Refugee and so this child-friendly retelling will delight and educate a younger audience. It recounts Anh's dangerous journey on an unseaworthy boat from Vietnam to Australia, and his childhood which lacked material goods, but was rich in family. The light-hearted and inspiring aspects of his story are told with great verve, while the detailed illustrations beautifully complement the text. Lindy

Commended for CBCA Book of the Year 2013 (Australia)
Commended for Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Picture Book of the Year 2012.
Commended for KOALA (Kids Own Australian Literature Awards): Picture Book 2013.
Commended for NSW Premier's History Award: Children's History 2012.
Runner-up for Children's Book Council of Australia Awards: Eve Pownall Award for Information Books 2012.
Winner of Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Awards: Children's Book 2012.