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When she joins the choir, Jamila begins to feel happy. Singing helps take her worries away. And singing will help her find her place in her new life, a place where she can shine.
Songbird is a tender story about belonging, about the importance of friendship and asking for help, and about the parts of our lives we keep concealed.
About the Author
Ingrid Laguna is a writer, teacher and musician. She lives in Melbourne and teaches English to children and adults from all over the world, many of whom have refugee backgrounds. Songbird is her second book.
Industry Reviews
'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 *
ISBN: 9781925773538
ISBN-10: 1925773531
Published: 7th May 2019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 176
Audience: Children
For Ages: 8+ years old
For Grades: 4 - 7
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 1.4 x 12.9 x 19.8
Weight (kg): 0.17
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