Refuge

Description

The Christmas story and what follows: the fleeing of Jesus, Mary and Joseph from Herod's soldiers to Egypt. This is a book with timeless crossover appeal and a message that couldn't be more relevant.A perfect gift book for Christmas by Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, Anne Booth, and illustrated by Waterstones Prize shortlisted illustrator, Sam Usher.A contribution from every copy sold will go to War Child UK. War Child UK is caring for Syrian refugee children in camps and host communities. They provide safe spaces for children to play and talk about their experiences, counselling for children and also their parents, to help them get past the trauma they have experienced.War Child registered charity number: 1071659

Promotion info

Jesus was a refugee too - a timely and timeless message GBP5 from the sale of each book will go directly to War Child

Author description

Anne BoothAnne's debut novel Girl with a White Dog was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize. She lives with her husband, four teenage children, two dogs and three hens in Kent.Sam Usher lives in London. Sam's debut Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children's Book Award. When he's not holding a pen and wobbling at paper you'll find him playing the piano, eating chocolate and trespassing.