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Task #20: Read a middle grade book that doesn’t take place in the U.S. or the UK
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By Book Riot · 90 posts · 1679 views
last updated Dec 31, 2020 02:39PM
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This is a compelling and disturbing look into the life of one “child soldier.” In a calm, measured manner, Ishmael Beah tells the story of how his world is turned upside down when war comes to his small village in Sierra Leone. Actually, he and his friends are several towns away, planning to “rap” in a talent show, when the killing starts and Ishmael, his brother, and their friends are thrown into confusion. Should they go back to their town to see if their families are alive or should they keep
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Wow - so disturbing, and graphic, and heartbreaking. Yet, ultimately very inspirational.
Jan 11, 2014
Jen
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I can't really express my feelings. This book is heartbreaking and gives wonderful insight into the life of a child soldier and the resiliency and strength of the human spirit to overcome unimaginable hardships. This is an important book that everyone should read.
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Powerful, vivid story, but I wish more had been said about his life in the U.S. and how he adjusted.
It's unbelievable that this is non-fiction. Great book...made me think how lucky I've been.
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Mar 06, 2014
CrystalIsReading on StoryGraph
marked it as to-read
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Aug 20, 2015
Kristina
marked it as to-read
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