The Road From Home: A True Story of Courage, Survival, and Hope
By David Kherdian
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ISBN: 9780061762352
David Kherdian re-creates his mother's voice in telling the true story of a childhood interrupted by one of the most devastating holocausts of our century. Vernon Dumehjian Kherdian was born into a loving and prosperous family. Then, in the year 1915, the Turkish government began the systematic destruction of its Armenian population.
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Summary
Summary
A 1980 Newbery Honor Book
A 1980 National Book Award Finalist
Winner of the 1979 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
Winner of the 1980 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award
David Kherdian re-creates his mother's voice in telling the true story of a childhood interrupted by one of the most devastating holocausts of our century. Vernon Dumehjian Kherdian was born into a loving and prosperous family. Then, in the year 1915, the Turkish government began the systematic destruction of its Armenian population.
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Author Bio: David Kherdian
David Kherdian is an internationally known poet, novelist, and memorist, whose work has been published in 13 languages around the world. He has published thirteen volumes in his acclaimed Root River Cycle, consisting of poetry, memoirs, novels and novellas. His honors, prizes and awards include The Boston Globe / Horn Book Award, Newbery Honor Book Award, Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, Jane Adams Peace Award, Banta Award, and a nomination for the American Book Award, and the 1994 Notable Wisconsin Authors Award, for lifetime achievement.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Runtime: | 5.91 |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
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