Ghost's Journey: A Refugee Story

Ghost's Journey: A Refugee Story

Ghost's Journey: A Refugee Story

Ghost's Journey: A Refugee Story

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Overview

When Indonesia becomes a dangerous place for the LGBTQ+ community, Ghost and her two dads are forced to leave their home and escape to freedom in Canada. Told through the eyes of Ghost, a cat, the story follows them on their adventure to a new home and a new life as refugees in Canada. Ghost’s Journey is inspired by the true story of two gay refugees, Rainer Oktovianus and Eka Nasution, and their cat Ghost, who were forced to leave their home in Indonesia. Written by award-winning author, Robin Stevenson, Ghost’s Journey is a perfect fit to teach young audiences about family diversity, human rights, and social justice. The gorgeous Illustrations were created digitally from Rainer’s photographs of Ghost.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781775301981
Publisher: Rebel Mountain Press
Publication date: 09/15/2019
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 9 MB

About the Author

Robin Stevenson, award-winning author (including Governor General) of more than 20 books for kids and teens, including the Stonewall Honor book PRIDE: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY. Her books have been translated into many languages. Robin lives in Victoria, BC with her family and has been involved with refugee sponsorship since 2015.
Rainer Oktovianus came to Canada three years ago with his husband, Eka. They fled Indonesia to avoid persecution and death threats to LGBT people from radical Islamic groups. The illustrations in Ghost’s Journey are based on Rainer’s photography of his cat, Ghost.

Read an Excerpt

When friends came over,
Ghost played with everyone.

But when strangers came to the door,
Rainer and Eka turned off the lights and pretended no one was home.

Ghost wanted to help.
She fetched them toys to play with.

She snuggled close and licked their tears.
"People don't like us, Ghost," Rainer whispered, "just because Eka and I love each other."

Over and over they had to move.
Ghost did not like moving.

She hid behind the curtains,
and on top of book shelves where she felt safe

She hid beneath the bed, inside a paper bag.
Over and over, Rainer said, "Sorry Ghost. It isn't safe for us here."

Ghost knew that they couldn't keel hiding.
If her dads were in danger, she would be a guard cat.
Ghost listened for footsteps in the hallway.

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