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Ziba Came on a Boat

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Ziba Came on a Boat
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Liz Lofthouse
Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 247
ISBN/Barcode 9780143505518
ClassificationsDewey:A823.00
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Random House Australia
Imprint Puffin
Publication Date 25 July 2012
Publication Country Australia

Description

Ziba came on a boat. A soggy old fishing boat that creaked and moaned as it rose and fell, rose and fell across an endless sea ...Based on real events, Ziba Came on a Boat is the moving story of a little girl whose family has lost almost everything. This beautiful picture book takes us on her brave journey to make a new life, far from home. 'This tender story of hope is timeless.' The Sunday Age

Author Biography

Liz Lofthouse lives in Perth, WA, with her husband and their two daughters. After graduating from teachers' college she spent several years working in local schools before heading off to travel the world. She now teaches at a primary school and has worked in a volunteer capacity with local refugees. She was inspired to write after hearing stories told by people from the Hazara community - refugees from Afghanistan who now live in Perth.