The Day of the Pelican - NEW REVIEW

Author: Katherine Paterson

The author of Bridge to Terabithia provides a wonderful addition to any middle school classroom with The Day of the Pelican.  This historical fiction novel tells the story of a girl and her family and their struggle to survive the turbulent conflict between the Serbs and Kosovars in the 1990’s. Paterson accurately portrays many of the events of the Serbian/Kosovo War in a voice that young readers will find captivating. The author was inspired by the stories of a refugee family her church sponsored.  This example could lead young writers to explore the journeys of immigrants in their own communities.

Year Released: 2009
Grades 5-8