| Free the Children: A Young Man Fights Against Child Labor and Proves That Children Can Change the World Contributor(s): Kielburger, Craig (Author), Major, Kevin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0060930659 ISBN-13: 9780060930653 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1999 Annotation: Here is the dramatic and moving story of one child's transformation from a normal, middle-class kid from the suburbs to an activist, fighting against child labor on the world stage of international human rights. Making headlines around the globe, Graig Keilburger and his organization, Free the Children, which he founded at the age of twelve, have brought unprecedented attention to the worldwide abuse of children's rights. "Free the Children"is a passionate and astounding story and a moving testament to the power that children and young adults have to change the world, as witnessed through the achievements of one remarkable young man. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Labor & Industrial Relations - Political Science | Human Rights - Social Science | Children's Studies |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 99045055 |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 5.28" W x 8.04" (0.57 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Developing World |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 45560 Reading Level: 7.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 18.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here is the dramatic and moving story of one child's transformation from a normal, middle-class kid from the suburbs to an activist, fighting against child labor on the world stage of international human rights. Making headlines around the globe, Graig Keilburger and his organization, Free the Children, which he founded at the age of twelve, have brought unprecedented attention to the worldwide abuse of children's rights. Free the Childrenis a passionate and astounding story and a moving testament to the power that children and young adults have to change the world, as witnessed through the achievements of one remarkable young man. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kielburger, Craig: - Craig Keilburger has received the Roosevelt Freedom Medal (with Free the Children) and the State of the World Forum Award. He is Ambassador to the Children's Embassy in Sarajevo and was named a Global Leader of Tomorrow at the 1998 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He has also received Canada's Governor General's Award for Meritorious Service. Free the Children is Craig Keilburger's first book. He lives with his family in Canada.Major, Kevin: - Kevin Major received the Vicky Metcalf Award for a body of work inspirational to youth. He lives in Newfoundland. |