The poignant story of one family's perilous journey from Vietnam to the UK.
On the first day, we ate rice cakes.
On the second day, they were all gone.
On the third day, the water ran out.
On the fourth day, we reached the sea…
This picture-book tells the true story of Chi Thai’s refugee crossing from Vietnam to the UK, at just four years old ... leaving her home behind, and setting out across the vastness of the sea in a tiny boat. It's a deeply personal account, rooted in important history – and yet, her story resonates with those of families all over the world today, forced to make perilous journeys of their own. Beautifully written by Chi, with striking illustrations by artist Linh Dao, this is essential reading for everyone.
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781529516487
Number of pages: 40
Weight: 390 g
Dimensions: 220 x 270 x 10 mm
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a heartrending story […] A book to share widely in primary classrooms to help foster that vital compassion and understanding the author speaks of. - Red Reading Hub
The Endless Sea paints an honest and sobering, yet hopeful, picture of the reality faced by those who are forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in another land […] Linh Dao’s illustrations add so much to the strength of story. As the soft greens change to the black of night and the deep greys of the sea, it becomes clear just how much they are leaving behind and the hope they have for the future. - Scope for Imagination
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