political prisoners

In 1981, the height of Ireland's "Troubles," eighteen-year-old Fergus is distracted from his upcoming A-level exams by his imprisoned brother's hunger strike, the stress of being a courier for Sinn Fein, and dreams of a murdered girl whose body he discovered in a bog.

A biography of Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner, and president.

Depicts the youthful Nelson Mandela and reveals his revolutionary commitment to destroy the corrupt and evil state of apartheid. Describes the years as a fugitive, his undercover life, and the secret operations that led up to his imprisonment. Includes a timeline, chapter notes, and an index.

"Told without words, a man is jailed for expressing his opinions. Over time, he begins to receive letters of hope and encouragement, until one day so many letters arrive, he manages to break free and rejoins his family"--OCLC.

Introduction to the personal life and political career of Nelson Mandela, a champion for peace in South Africa, including his childhood, activities with the ANC, married life, time in prison, presidential term, legacy, and more.

A brief biography of Nelson Mandela, an activist who worked to end apartheid, and the first black president of South Africa.

Twenty-six years ago, Shin Dong-hyuk was born inside Camp 14, one of five sprawling political prisons in the mountains of North Korea. This is the gripping, terrifying story of his escape from this no-exit prison-- to freedom in South Korea.

With Nelson Mandela's stalwart deeds and defiance fresh in our minds, this History Makers biography offers a complete narrative of his life and his impact on the world. This title illustrates the difficult and empowering chapters of Mandela's upbringing, his activism, his imprisonment, and his election. Readers will be riveted and inspired by the transformation of a young man seeking to end apartheid to a world leader who continues to inspire courage in pursuit of justice.

After spending two years at a prison school, thirteen-year-old Sloe sets off on a trek across frozen wastelands, tending to the secret "seeds" of wild animals her mother left in her care, trying to reach a new life for all of them.

Profiles the life and achievements of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.