Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in War by Jessica Dee Humphreys (Eng

Description: Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in War by Jessica Dee Humphreys, Michel Chikwanine, Claudia Dávila "A compelling story of resilience and courage, Child Soldier is Michel Chikwanines account of his time in a rebel militia, his escape and his efforts to make a new life for himself and his family in Canada"--Book jacket. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Michel Chikwanine was five years old when he was abducted from his school-yard soccer game in the Democratic Republic of Congo and forced to become a soldier for a brutal rebel militia. Against the odds, Michel managed to escape and find his way back to his family, but he was never the same again. After immigrating to Canada, Michel was encouraged by a teacher to share what happened to him in order to raise awareness about child soldiers around the world, and this book is part of that effort. Told in the first person and presented in a graphic novel format, the gripping story of Michels experience is moving and unsettling. But the humanity he exhibits in the telling, along with Claudia Davilas illustrations, which evoke rather than depict the violent elements of the story, makes the book accessible for this age group and, ultimately, reassuring and hopeful. The back matter contains further information, as well as suggestions for ways children can help. This is a perfect resource for engaging youngsters in social studies lessons on global awareness and social justice issues, and would easily spark classroom discussions about conflict, childrens rights and even bullying. Michels actions took enormous courage, but he makes clear that he was and still is an ordinary person, no different from his readers. He believes everyone can do something to make the world a better place, and so he shares what his father told him: "If you ever think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito." AGES:10-14 AUTHOR: Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Michel Chikwanine has experienced civil war, political upheaval and poverty, emerging as an individual wise beyond his years. Forced by these circumstances to leave his home country at the age of 11 as a refugee, Michel has since travelled to 35 African countries, witnessing firsthand the problems faced by the developing world, but also the beauty of the communities and people who live there. Much of his childhood was ravaged by the death and decay of a war that claimed the lives of 5.8 million people --- his father included --- and forced him to be a child soldier. Michel now inspires people to believe in their ability to make a difference and leaves audiences with a new perspective on life, a sense of hope through social responsibility and a desire for change. Author Biography Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Michel Chikwanine has experienced civil war, political upheaval and poverty, emerging as an individual wise beyond his years. Forced by these circumstances to leave his home country at the age of 11 as a refugee, Michel has since traveled to 35 African countries, witnessing firsthand the problems faced by the developing world, but also the beauty of the communities and people who live there.@michelchikwanJessica Dee Humphreys has worked with several girls rights organizations, including Save the Children and the United Nations Development Fund for Women. She is the co-author of a number of bestselling books, including Roméo Dallaires Waiting for First Light and They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children. Jessica is also the co-author of the award-winning CitizenKid graphic novel Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls Are Used in War, with Michel Chikwanine.Graphic designer and childrens illustrator Claudia Dávila was born in Chile and now makes her home in Toronto. She was formerly the art director of Chirp and Chickadee magazines. Review Graphic in format but not detail ...The visual element gives this memoir particular immediacy for audiences who "dont understand what is happening right now, to kids just like them."--Kirkus Reviews... Child Soldier conveys Michels horrific experience with sensitivity, insight, and skill ... also providing readers with relevant information about the geography and history of the country.--Quill & Quire, starred reviewAn enlightening, accessible, and, above all, child-friendly introduction to the issue.--School Library Journal, starred review... an eye-opening and heartbreaking account of Chikwanines kidnapping at the age of five.--Quill & Quire... the direct first-person narration lays bare the boys confusion and pain ...[while] Dávilas panel sequences temper the storys atrocities ...--Publishers WeeklyAn unforgettable book that provides factual information about civil wars and especially child soldiers.--Resource LinksThe narration includes enough history of the Congo to give context to the personal story, while the back matter provides more information about child soldiers.--Booklist Review Quote The narration includes enough history of the Congo to give context to the personal story, while the back matter provides more information about child soldiers.-- Booklist Details ISBN1771381264 Author Claudia Dávila Short Title CHILD SOLDIER Pages 48 Publisher Kids Can Press Series Citizenkid Language English ISBN-10 1771381264 ISBN-13 9781771381260 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY B Imprint Kids Can Press Subtitle When Boys and Girls Are Used in War Country of Publication Canada Place of Publication West Toronto Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-10-01 Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 8-10 Illustrations Illustrations Illustrator Claudia Dávila We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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