Where the river runs : a portrait of a refugee family

The story of a Cambodian refugee family now living in the Allston neighborhood of Boston. After six years in the U.S., the grandmother, mother and three sons are participating in their new culture while keeping Cambodian traditions alive in their lives in this new land. Where the River Runs explores the school, foods, cooking, language struggles, community and daily life of the Prek family.

Bite size geography : 150 facts you won't believe!

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0590121979

Collation

56 pages : illustration ; 17 cm

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Call Number

910 WES

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