{"product_id":"the-day-of-the-pelican","title":"The Day of the Pelican","description":"2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award\n\nMeli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9\/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family--but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back.A compassionate, powerful novel by a master storyteller.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0547406274\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0547406274.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Paterson, Katherine\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41704839184442,"sku":"DBV.0547406274.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0547406274-0.jpg?v=1790476325","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-day-of-the-pelican","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}