Lofthouse, L. (2007). Ziba came on a boat.  Illustrated by Robert Ingpen. La Jolla, CA:  Kane/Miller.

ISBN-13: 978-1-933605-52-4

The haunting story of an immigrant child escaping from her war-torn country in a soggy boat to freedom in America.

Subjects: Refugees; American freedom

Theme: The hope of a better life can carry us through many obstacles.

Category: Realistic Fiction

Age Level Recommendation: Upper Elementary

Rating: 4Q/4P

AAS 5-4-08