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Off to War

AUTHOR Ellis, Deborah
PUBLISHER Groundwood Books (08/05/2008)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Society of School Librarians International Honor Book

Deborah Ellis has been widely praised for her gripping books portraying the plight of children in war-torn countries. Now she turns her attention closer to home, to the children whose parents are soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.

In frank and revealing interviews, they talk about how this experience has marked and shaped their lives.The children, who range in age from 7 to 17, come from all over North America. They were interviewed on military bases, in the streets, in their homes and over the phone. The strength of Off to War is that the children are left to speak for themselves, with little editorial interference beyond a brief introduction.

Includes a glossary, a list of organizations and websites and suggestions for further reading.

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ISBN-13: 9780888998958
ISBN-10: 0888998953
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 176
Carton Quantity: 48
Product Dimensions: 5.50 x 0.50 x 8.50 inches
Weight: 0.48 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Price on Product, Ikids, Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CA
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BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Emotions & Feelings
Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - Parents
Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Military & Wars
Grade Level: Not Applicable - 4th Grade
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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Society of School Librarians International Honor Book

Deborah Ellis has been widely praised for her gripping books portraying the plight of children in war-torn countries. Now she turns her attention closer to home, to the children whose parents are soldiers fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq.

In frank and revealing interviews, they talk about how this experience has marked and shaped their lives.The children, who range in age from 7 to 17, come from all over North America. They were interviewed on military bases, in the streets, in their homes and over the phone. The strength of Off to War is that the children are left to speak for themselves, with little editorial interference beyond a brief introduction.

Includes a glossary, a list of organizations and websites and suggestions for further reading.

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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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