Off to War
| AUTHOR | Ellis, Deborah |
| PUBLISHER | Groundwood Books (09/01/2008) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Deborah Ellis has been widely praised for her books about children in war-torn countries. Now, she turns her attention closer to home, to American and Canadian children whose parents are soldiers fighting -- or who have fought -- in Afghanistan and Iraq. In frank and illuminating interviews, they talk about how this experience has marked and shaped their lives. Twelve-year-old Darby finds comfort in sending everyday items like Twizzlers and wet wipes to a dad whose life doesn't include simple pleasures or a daily bath. Now that 10-year-old Mary's father is home, he sits alone in his bedroom with his computer instead of hanging out with the family like he used to do. Interviewed on military bases, in the streets, in their homes, and over the phone, the children speak with remarkable candor about how war has touched their daily lives, reminding readers that although they may be living safely in North America, children always suffer when nations go to war.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780888998941
ISBN-10:
0888998945
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Unsewn / Adhesive Bound)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
144
Carton Quantity:
40
Product Dimensions:
5.88 x 0.74 x 8.62 inches
Weight:
0.73 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CA
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emotions & Feelings
Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - Parents
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
and up
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
5.4
Point Value:
7
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
303.660
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Deborah Ellis has been widely praised for her books about children in war-torn countries. Now, she turns her attention closer to home, to American and Canadian children whose parents are soldiers fighting -- or who have fought -- in Afghanistan and Iraq. In frank and illuminating interviews, they talk about how this experience has marked and shaped their lives. Twelve-year-old Darby finds comfort in sending everyday items like Twizzlers and wet wipes to a dad whose life doesn't include simple pleasures or a daily bath. Now that 10-year-old Mary's father is home, he sits alone in his bedroom with his computer instead of hanging out with the family like he used to do. Interviewed on military bases, in the streets, in their homes, and over the phone, the children speak with remarkable candor about how war has touched their daily lives, reminding readers that although they may be living safely in North America, children always suffer when nations go to war.
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Author:
Ellis, Deborah
DEBORAH ELLIS is the award-winning author of several books for kids and teens. She is best known for her novel "The Breadwinner", which she wrote following her work at refugee camps in Afghanistan. She has also written on other serious issues affecting young people around the world, including drug use, poverty, HIV/AIDS, and war.
deborahellis.com
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