Songbird
$12.75
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
7 May 2019
Summary
A unique, tender and heart-warming novel following a young girl’s experience as an Iraqi refugee in Melbourne, her desire to belong, and the importance of friendship.
Jamila has left her friends, her school and her home in Iraq, and now she has a new home. It’s safe in Australia, but Jamila is finding it hard to settle in. She misses her best friend and worries for her dad’s safety back in Iraq. It’s hard to speak and write in English all day. And Jamila has a secret she wants to keep…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925773538 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1925773531 |
| Author: | Ingrid Laguna |
| Publisher: | Text Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Text Publishing Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 7 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 168g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 198mm x 130mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-12 |
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Critics Review
‘Laguna has put much of the experience and understanding she has gained as both a musician and as a teacher of English to new arrivals into this engaging first novel.’ * Adelaide Advertiser *
‘I loved the story of Jamila and the resilience and bravery of her family. Jamila is a wonderful character, full of courage and heart, who children will relate to and learn from.’ * Sally Rippin *
‘A beautiful story full of hope, heartache and love.’ * Zana Fraillon *
‘An inspiring story…reading Songbird together is a great way to start conversations with your children about topical issues, refugees, and to help create understanding around differences in culture and family.’ * Better Reading *
‘A fun, tender and uplifting portrait of a young Muslim girl’s struggle to belong.’ * AEU Magazine *
‘A gentle story about starting over, making friends and finding a place in the world…a worthy addition to school libraries.’ * Magpies *
‘Jamila is a wonderful character and I really loved Songbird…It’s a beautiful, hopeful story about digging deep and helping those around you…a super-great read.’ * Fiona Hardy *
About The Author
Ingrid Laguna
Ingrid Laguna is an award-winning author and educator.
Her books include:
- Songbird
- Sunflower
- Serenade for a Small Family
- Edie Tells a Lie
- Bailey Finch Takes a Stand (awarded best chapter book and overall primary resource winner in the 2022 Educational Publishing Awards)
- Kit and Arlo Find a Way (won the same awards in 2023)
Her writing has featured in various publications, including The Monthly, The Age, and AEU Magazine. She regularly presents to teachers and students at schools, libraries, festivals, and conferences.
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