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70 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 22 x 31 cm. "In association with UNHCR"--Cover. Tells the stories of a number of Iraqi refugee families that have made Syria their home over the 5 years since the war in Iraq began. They explain, in words and pictures, what life was like in Iraq before they left, why they were forced to flee, and how they feel about life as a refugee. Their stories are set against background information about Iraq, including Saddam Hussein's rule, the invasion and subsequent civil war. Also provides an insight into the work of United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary