The Day of the Pelican facts for kids
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| Author | Katherine Paterson |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's/Teen Fiction |
| Publisher | Clarion Books |
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Publication date
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19 October 2009 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Awards | 2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal |
| ISBN | 0547181884 |
The Day of the Pelican is a children's novel by Katherine Paterson, first published by Clarion Books on October 19, 2009.
Plot summary
The story follows a fictional family named the Lleshi. The Lleshis are an Albanian family living in Kosovo, which is in the midst of a war. The family suddenly finds themselves homeless refugees in the middle of a violent war. After enduring much hardship, including hunger, illness and a dangerous journey to escape their situation, they are surprised when a church group brings them to America. They find themselves in a small town in Vermont when the events of September 11, 2001 take place, placing more challenges in the path of this Muslim family.
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