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Gr 3–7—Award-winning Canadian author Ellis once again gives readers an unforgettable opportunity to build global awareness and connection in this collection of 10 short stories that serves as a companion to 2017's Sit. Each independent story features a main character on their 11th birthday—an auspicious day for many, an ordinary day for some, a day of survival for others. Oma and her family are fleeing their country in a rubber dinghy in an attempt to find a better life. Marmalay is struggling to find ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More