The return

by Sonia Levitin

Paper Book, 1987

Call number

YA FICTION Levitin

Tags

child, fiction

Subjects

Antisemitism Fiction
Ethiopia Fiction
Jews Ethiopia Fiction
Prejudices Fiction

Publication

New York : Ballantine, 1987.

Description

Desta and the other members of her Falasha family, Jews suffering from discrimination in Ethiopia, finally flee the country and attempt the dangerous journey to Israel.

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Desta and the other members of her Falasha family, Jews suffering from discrimination in Ethiopia, finally flee the country and attempt the dangerous journey to Israel.

Awards

Sydney Taylor Book Award (Winner — 1987)
National Jewish Book Award (Winner — Children's Literature — 1988)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
PEN Center USA Literary Award (Winner — Young Adult — 1988)
Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection — 1987)
2 more
CCBC Choices (1987)
ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults (1997)

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Status

Available

Call number

YA FICTION Levitin

ISBN

9780449702802

Barcode

30402098652151

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