By keeping the focus squarely on their child characters, Williams
and Mohammed illuminate the plight of refugee children without
preaching or pontificating. When aid workers deliver a shipment of
clothes, both Lina and Ferozi claim a sandal. When Ferozi's
grandmother points out the foolishness of wearing only one shoe,
the girl offers her sandal to Lina. Ten-year-old Lina makes the
best of what could have been a difficult and disappointing
situation and suggests a different solution: The girls will share
the pair, each wearing them on alternating days. As the days pass,
readers see their growing friendship and observe the harsh
conditions of the camp. Earth tones predominate, reflecting the
dusty environment while also offering, in some scenes, a sense of
warmth. The story ends with the friends' separation. Lina's family
has received permission to emigrate to the United States. The
girls' decision to split the sandals once more ensures that their
friendship won't be forgotten, and it seems likely that their story
will linger in listeners' minds as well. Touching and true to life.
(Picture book. 7-10) (Kirkus Reviews)
When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp,
everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can. Ten-year-old Lina is
thrilled when she finds a sandal that fits her foot perfectly,
until she sees that another girl has the matching shoe. But soon
Lina and Feroza meet and decide that it is better to share the
sandals than for each to wear only one. As the girls go about their
routines washing clothes in the river, waiting in long lines for
water, and watching for their names to appear on the list to go to
America the sandals remind them that frie ndship is what is most
important. Four Feet, Two Sandals was inspired by a refugee girl
who asked the authors why there were no books about children like
her. With warm colors and sensitive brush strokes, this book
portrays the strength, courage, and hope of refugees around the
world, whose daily existence is marked by uncertainty and fear.
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