| War Brothers: The Graphic Novel Contributor(s): McKay, Sharon E. (Author), Bell, Jennifer A. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1554514886 ISBN-13: 9781554514885 Publisher: Annick Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Violence |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 400 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.8" W x 9.4" (1.00 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 157428 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The unforgettable story of a child soldier. When fourteen-year-old Jacob is brutally abducted and forced to become a child soldier, he struggles to hold on to his sanity and the will to escape. Daniel Lafrance's striking artwork and the poignant, powerful text capture the very essence of life as a child soldier. Readers will never forget the experiences of this young boy struggling to survive, unsure who to trust, afraid of succumbing to madness, and above all, desperate to get to freedom. In the end, Jacob engineers a daring escape. This graphic novel is based on the acclaimed novel of the same title, winner of a 2009 Arthur Ellis award. The author spent time in Uganda and based this story on real-life accounts of the horrors inflicted on child soldiers and their victims. This is a story of unthinkable violence, but also one of hope, courage, friendship, and family. |