The Bicycle

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The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugees lifefrom award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar.

For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind. Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until . . . a strangers gift changes everything.

Based on Mevan Babakars own childhood, this is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be.

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Praise for SERGEANT RECKLESS: Vividly brings to life the story of Sergeant Reckless, the only animal to officially hold military rank in the United States. This endearing story of wartime camaraderie wont soon be forgotten. Publishers Weekly (starred review) A rousing success. An engaging slice of history. Booklist (starred review) [An] intriguing historical tale of an underdog. A warm human (and horse) interest story that feels fresh off a newsreel. Kirkus Reviews Excellent. This well-illustrated war story will appeal to many, especially fans of Michael Morpurgos War Horse. A strong selection. School Library Journal Engaging. The Horn Book A lively look at wartime animal heroism. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books

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Patricia McCormick is a writer and teacher of creative writing. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children. Cut is her first novel. Yasmin Imamura is an illustrator of many picture books for children including (Kirkus-starred) Winged Wonders by Meeg Pincus and The Very Oldest Pear Tree by Nancy Sanders. She's also a product designer for clients like Anthropologie, Papyrus and Sanrio. She currently lives and works in Portland, Oregon. You can visit her at yasimamura.com.