Author: Katherine Paterson

Publisher: Clarion Books

ISBN#: 0547181884

This novel is a compassionate, powerful story about a Kosovo family's journey to freedom. They are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family, but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back. Ages 10-14/Grades 5-9. Hardcover, 2009