Description or summary of the book: When a new family moves in next door, Joe's mum explains that they are asylum seekers. Joe hears that they are silence seekers, especially as Mum adds that they need peace and quiet. When he sees a young boy from the family sitting disconsolately on the steps, Joe decides to help him find a quiet place in the noisy and chaotic city.A simple, moving story which is the perfect way to gently open discussion around the refugee crisis.
Estimated reading time (average reader): 1H46M8S
Other categories, genre or collection: Multiculturalism, Storybooks, Primary & Middle Schools, Children's Fiction
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