War Brothers: The Graphic Novel (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781554514885)

The unforgettable story of a child soldier. When fourteen-year-old Jacob is brutally abducted and forced to become a child soldier, he struggles to hold on to his sanity and the will to escape. Daniel Lafrance's striking artwork and the poignant, powerful text capture the very essence of life as a child soldier. Readers will never forget the experiences of this young boy struggling to survive, unsure who to trust, afraid of succumbing to madness, and above all, desperate to get to freedom. In the end, Jacob engineers a daring escape. This graphic novel is based on the acclaimed novel of the same title, winner of a 2009 Arthur Ellis award. The author spent time in Uganda and based this story on real-life accounts of the horrors inflicted on child soldiers and their victims. This is a story of unthinkable violence, but also one of hope, courage, friendship, and family.

Author: Sharon E. McKay
ISBN-10: 1554514886
ISBN-13: 9781554514885
Publisher: Annick Press
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2013
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.80w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.8
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 157428 / War Brothers: The Graphic Novel

Award: In the Margins Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2013 pg. 48
Publishers Weekly 04/29/2013
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2013 pg. 138
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2013 pg. 64 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 122 - Superior,Well Above Average
School Library Journal 03/01/2013