What does it mean for people to have to leave their homes, and what happens when they seek entry to another country?
This book explores the history of refugees and migration around the world and the effects on people of never-ending war and conflict. It compares the effects on society of diversity and interculturalism with historical attempts to create a racially 'pure' culture. It takes an international perspective, and offers a range of views from people who have personal experience of migration, including the campaigners Meltem Avcil and Muzoon Almellehan, the comedian and actor Omid Djalili and the poet Benjamin Zephaniah. Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards, the book encourages readers to think for themselves about the issues involved. There is also a role-play activity asking readers to imagine themselves in the situation of having to decide whether to leave their homes and seek refuge in a new country.

Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.

Other titles in the series include:
What is Humanism? How do you live without a god?
What is Feminism? Why do we need It?
What is Gender? How does it Define us?
What is Consent? Why is it Important?
What is Right and Wrong? Who Decides? Where do Values come from?
What is Race? Who are Racists? Why Does Skin Colour Matter?
What is Masculinity? Why Does it Matter?
What is Politics? Why Should we Care?

About the Author
Michael Rosen held the post of Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009. He is one of the best-known figures in the children's book world, renowned for his work as a poet, performer, broadcaster and scriptwriter. As an author and by selecting other writers' works for anthologies, he has been involved with over 140 books. Annemarie Young is a writer of fiction and non-fiction for children, and an editorial consultant for children's books and primary education. She was a publisher for many years and has worked with hundreds of children's authors and illustrators. She has lived and travelled all over the world, from Australia to Southeast Asia, Egypt and Europe, and she now lives in Cambridge.

Reviews
A much needed look behind the headlines raising questions which will help young people think deeply and constructively about what is happening in the world today * Centre for Literacy in Primary Education *
Thoughtful, informative and relevant to what's happening in our world today, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the real stories behind the headlines * The Week Junior *
Really topical ... Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today * Parents In Touch *
It truly is an important book ... if it were widely read and appreciated perhaps future generations would have different priorities * School Librarian *
A very useful and important resource for our times. Thought provoking. * The Carousel *



Book Information
ISBN 9780750299862
Author Michael Rosen
Format Paperback
Page Count 48
Imprint Wayland
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 242mm * 170mm * 10mm