You Don't Know What War Is: The Diary of a Young Girl From Ukraine

In the diary of young Ukrainian refugee Yeva Skalietska, "You Don't Know What War Is," she chronicles twelve days in Ukraine that altered her life forever. She recorded her experiences as she sought safety and traveled from Kharkiv to Dublin, including personal photos, messages, and global headlines. This book provides a powerful insight into the conflict through a child's eyes and is essential for adults and older children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Everyone knows the word "war," but few understand its true meaning. When faced with it, one feels lost, trapped by fear and despair. Until one experiences it firsthand, one cannot fully comprehend the horrors of war. This is the captivating and heart-wrenching diary of young Ukrainian refugee Yeva Skalietska. It chronicles twelve days in Ukraine that forever altered the life of 12-year-old Yeva. She was awakened in the early hours to the terrifying sounds of shelling, as Russia had invaded Ukraine, and her beloved Kharkiv home, once a safe haven, had become a place of danger. It was in a damp, cramped basement that Yeva found herself compelled to write down her story. And it is a story that the world must hear. Yeva captured the nation's heart when she and her grandmother were featured on Channel 4 News, fleeing Ukraine for Dublin. In "You Don't Know What War Is," Yeva records the unfolding events hour by hour as she seeks safety and travels from Kharkiv to Dublin. Each diary entry is supplemented by personal photographs, excerpts of messages between Yeva and her friends, and daily headlines from around the world. Three beautifully detailed maps (created by Kharkiv-native Olga Shtonda) aid the reader in tracing Yeva and her grandmother's journey. "You Don't Know What War Is" is a powerful testament to the experiences of a child in conflict and an essential read for adults and older children alike. Published in association with UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, with a foreword by Michael Morpurgo.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526659934