In the little village of Duk Padiet in southern Sudan, a boy named Jacob Deng thrives on the love of his mother, the companionship of his sisters,...
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Nov 27, 2011
Shaeley
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I've always wondered why so many stories about the Lost Boys from Sudan are fiction even though they are based on the story of a real person. In an interview with the author at the end of the book, she explains that there is just not enough information recorded about the details of the Lost Boys' treks across Sudan and that many of them were too young (and malnourished) to remember enough for a non-fiction book. Also, none of them had paper (or enough education) to record what was happening at
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May 03, 2011
Justina
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This book is more interesting than engaging. It really shows the hardships these boys had to go through, and the meaning of education and love.
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May 17, 2011
Jan
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From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (May 1, 2011)
A Hare in the Elephant’s Trunk. 291p. map. glossary. CIP. Red Deer. 2011. pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-0-88995-451-9. LC C2010-904506-8.
Gr 8 Up–In 1987, seven-year-old Jacob Deng’s world explodes into chaos and confusion; his village in Southern Sudan, Duk Padiet, is attacked and destroyed by the Northern militia. The boy is suddenly left to wander the continent on his way to a refugee camp in Ethiop More...
From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (May 1, 2011)
A Hare in the Elephant’s Trunk. 291p. map. glossary. CIP. Red Deer. 2011. pap. $12.95. ISBN 978-0-88995-451-9. LC C2010-904506-8.
Gr 8 Up–In 1987, seven-year-old Jacob Deng’s world explodes into chaos and confusion; his village in Southern Sudan, Duk Padiet, is attacked and destroyed by the Northern militia. The boy is suddenly left to wander the continent on his way to a refugee camp in Ethiop More...
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Dec 13, 2011
Ellie
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A wee-written and thought-provoking book. I have read some on the Lost Boys but this book made me want to read more. I will be passing this one on to my kids to read and reccomending it at our library. My only wish is that this was a non-fiction account-I didn't like wondering what was fact and what was fiction...which isn't a criticism. I want to find out more about Jacob and his life here in Canada....perhaps there will be a sequal? I hope so!!! Thanks for writing this book, Mrs. Coates
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Jan 19, 2012
Geneva
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The book is definitely worthwhile but is a book to be recommended to the more thoughtful readers who will not be thrown off by a lack of action on every page. Please, do not get me wrong I'm not saying there should be action on every page. The book is based on a true story, and as such has much to offer. In addition the writing is both eloquent and in the voice of the culture of which it is about. Great book for 4th - 6th graders.
Feb 03, 2012
Chol
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This book was about one of the lost boys of Southern Sudan. He talks about his journey, how long it took him to get to Ethiopia and how Ethiopia government didn't want any refugee in Ethiopia, so they had to walk again back through Sudan to go to Kenya. He wanted to learn how to read and write English so he can help his home land. Today he lives in Canada and still goes back to Sudan.
Apr 06, 2011
Donna L.
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The book is based on a true story of one boy from Sudan, part of the lost boys of Sudan. I was moved by the poverty, loss of family and home, but endless hope from this young boy as he searched for a way to get an education. It made me more aware of how much I have and how little I have had to work for my bounties. I'm not sure I could survive under the conditions these young boys did.
Jan 24, 2011
Ed
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A vivid, well-written, inspirational story about "lost boys" struggling to survive in war-ravaged Sudan. The story centering on protagonist Jacob Deng is based upon the real-life experiences of a Sudanese boy who eventually emigrated to Canada. Includes insightful interviews with the author and the real-life Jacob. There is a growing body of literature for young people about Sudan and this novel stands among those books.
Oct 29, 2011
Michelle
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Based on the story of a Lost Boy of Sudan - lots of difficult parts. Wondering how the kids will receive this one. Definitely an interesting story. Persistence, optimism, focus on education.
Jan 15, 2012
Valerie
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I've read many middle grade books about the Lost Boys, looking for just that book which would appeal to just the right student, one who needs a challenge to his or her thinking, a deeper set of ideas to explore. This is the first one of those I've read which acknowledges the intelligence of young readers, which exposes them to hard ideas without sugar coating or stepping away for reality. I've put it in my school library and look forward to sharing it with students.
Jul 07, 2011
MagnoliaMom
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Do YOU know why a Gopher Tortoise is so important? Read this book to find out and understand what a keystone species is.
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