Saoussan tells the true story of her family's flight from war-ridden Lebanon. She wrote a letter to Robert Munsch, and together they made her letter into this book.

 

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 1995 by Annick Press Ltd .

Robert Munsch is the author of "The Paper Bag Princess" and is keenly concerned with addiction issues. Robert Munsch is one of North America's best-selling children's authors. Saoussan Askar was born in Lebanon during the civil war, and immigrated with her family to Toronto in 1989. From Far Away was first published when she was in grade five. Rebecca Green is an illustrator whose work has a home in young adult and chapter books. From Far Away is her very first picture book. Michael Martchenko is a multiple award-winning illustrator best known for his work with Robert Munsch. He lives in Toronto.