Title

The Mediterranean

Author

Greder, Armin

Illustrator

Greder, Armin

Publisher

Allen & Unwin

Published Date

2017

Annotation

This picture book deals with the global refugee crisis with visual text, empathy and a provocative honesty. The Mediterranean shows what actually happens when people make harrowing journeys via treacherous and often fatal routes across oceans and borders, only to be denied a safe haven, as they attempt to escape from danger and persecution.

Key Concepts

Immigrants, Intolerance, Loss, Refugees

Audience

Upper primary, Secondary

AC Links/EYLF

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