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Product Identifiers

PublisherAnnick Press, The Limited

ISBN-10155451648X

ISBN-139781554516483

eBay Product ID (ePID)15038678404

Product Key Features

Book TitleWar Brothers : the Novel

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPeople & Places / Africa, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family)

Publication Year2014

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorSharon E. Mckay

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight12.7 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

ReviewsThe protagonist's struggles are heartbreaking, but his fierce determination and unflinching will to survive will surely prove to be an inspiration to readers., Told from Jacob's point of view, this memorable but often painful-to-read novel imagines six of their stories, stories readers will not soon forget.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromSeventh Grade

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal813/.6

SynopsisThe unforgettable novel about one child soldier s struggle with friendship, courage, and resilience. Jacob is a 14-year-old Ugandan who is sent away to a boys school. Once there, he assures his friend Tony that they need not be afraidthey will be safe. But not long after, in the shadow of the night, the boys are abducted. Marched into the jungle, they are brought to an encampment of the feared rebel soldiers. Told that they must kill or be killed, the boys are thrust into a terrifying struggle to endure and survive. In time, the boys escape. Hunted by the rebels, stalked by a lion, and even pursued by river crocs, they miraculously succeed in reaching safety; however, it is no longer enough. Jacob s adventures force him to confront evil, victimization, and the dark side of human nature, but also teach him about loyalty, friendship, and the true meaning of family. War Brothers was originally published in 2008, in Canada. Annick is now making the award-winning novel available to American readers, with powerful, striking cover art by Daniel Lafrance. This edition is not available in Canada. The novel was recently adapted into a critically acclaimed graphic novel.", The unforgettable novel about one child soldier's struggle with friendship, courage, and resilience. Jacob is a 14-year-old Ugandan who is sent away to a boys' school. Once there, he assures his friend Tony that they need not be afraid--they will be safe. But not long after, in the shadow of the night, the boys are abducted. Marched into the jungle, they are brought to an encampment of the feared rebel soldiers. Told that they must kill or be killed, the boys are thrust into a terrifying struggle to endure and survive. In time, the boys escape. Hunted by the rebels, stalked by a lion, and even pursued by river crocs, they miraculously succeed in reaching safety; however, it is no longer enough. Jacob's adventures force him to confront evil, victimization, and the dark side of human nature, but also teach him about loyalty, friendship, and the true meaning of family. War Brothers was originally published in 2008, in Canada. Annick is now making the award-winning novel available to American readers, with powerful, striking cover art by Daniel Lafrance. This edition is not available in Canada. The novel was recently adapted into a critically acclaimed graphic novel., The unforgettable novel about one child soldier's struggle with friendship, courage, and resilience.