Children of War, Voices of Iraqi Refugees
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- Children and war -- Iraq -- Juvenile literature
- Iraq War, 2003-2011 + Children
- Electronic books
- Refugee children -- Iraq -- Social conditions -- 21st century -- Juvenile literature
- Social sciences
- Iraq War, 2003-2011 + Children -- Juvenile literature
- Refugee children -- Iraq -- Social conditions -- 21st century
- Children and war -- Iraq
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Children of War, Voices of Iraqi Refugees
Language
eng
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Children of War
Medium
electronic resource
Nature of contents
dictionaries
Sub title
Voices of Iraqi Refugees
Summary
USBBY Outstanding International Books Honor ListIn this book, Deborah Ellis turns her attention to the most tragic victims of the Iraq war -- Iraqi children. She interviews young people, mostly refugees living in Jordan, but also a few who are trying to build new lives in North America. Some families have left Iraq with money; others are penniless and ill or disabled. Most of the children have parents who are working illegally or not at all, and the fear of deportation is a constant threat. Ellis provides an historical overview and brief explanations of context, but other than that allows the children to speak for themselves, with minimal editorial comment or interference. Their stories are frank, harrowing and sometimes show surprising resilience, as the children try to survive the consequences of a war in which they played no part. A glossary, map and suggestions for further information are included
Target audience
juvenile
Incoming Resources
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