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The cat I never named : a true story of love, war, and survival / by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess and Laura L. Sullivan.
In 1992, Amra was a teen in Bihac, Bosnia, when her best friend said they couldn't speak anymore. Her friend didn't say why, but Amra knew the reason: Amra was Muslim. It was the first sign her world was changing. Then Muslim refugees from other Bosnian cities started arriving, fleeing Serbian persecution. When the tanks rolled in to Bihac, bringing her own city under siege, Amra's peaceful life vanished. But there is a light even in the darkest of times, and she discovered that light in the warm, bonfire eyes of a stray cat. The little calico had followed the refugees into the city and lost her own family. At first, Amra doesn't want to bother with a stray; her family doesn't have the money to keep a pet. But with gentle charm this kitty finds her way into everyone's heart, and after a few near miracles when she seems to save the family, how could they turn her away? Here is the stunning true story of a teen who, even in the brutality of war, never wavered in her determination to obtain an education, maintain friendships, and even find a first love - and the cat who gave comfort, hope, and maybe even served as the family's guardian spirit.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781547604531
- ISBN: 1547604530
- Physical Description: 370 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Map of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Region -- 1992 -- 1993: Summer -- 1993-1994: Winter -- 1994: Summer -- 1994: Autumn -- 1995: Spring -- 1995: Summer -- 1998. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 13+. Bloomsbury Children's Books. Grades 10-12. Bloomsbury Children's Books. |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader UG 5.5 17 17 511620 |
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| Genre: | Young adult literature. Young adult non-fiction. Young adult nonfiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Pottsville District Libraries. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tamaqua Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamaqua Public Library | 949.7 SA (Text) | 30TPL001868346 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
In 1992, Amra was a teen in Bihac, Bosnia, when her best friend said they couldn't speak anymore. Her friend didn't say why, but Amra knew the reason: Amra was Muslim. It was the first sign her world was changing. Then Muslim refugees from other Bosnian cities started arriving, fleeing Serbian persecution. When the tanks rolled in to Bihac, bringing her own city under siege, Amra's peaceful life vanished. But there is a light even in the darkest of times, and she discovered that light in the warm, bonfire eyes of a stray cat. The little calico had followed the refugees into the city and lost her own family. At first, Amra doesn't want to bother with a stray; her family doesn't have the money to keep a pet. But with gentle charm this kitty finds her way into everyone's heart, and after a few near miracles when she seems to save the family, how could they turn her away? Here is the stunning true story of a teen who, even in the brutality of war, never wavered in her determination to obtain an education, maintain friendships, and even find a first love - and the cat who gave comfort, hope, and maybe even served as the family's guardian spirit.
