children and war

Re-creates the events surrounding the attack on the passenger ship Athenia, the first ship lost in the battle of the Atlantic during World War II.

Since its publication in 2000, hundreds of thousands of children all over the world have read and loved The Breadwinner. By reading the story of eleven-year-old Parvana and her struggles living under the terror of the Taliban, young readers came to know the plight of children in Afghanistan. But what has happened to Afghanistan's children since the fall of the Taliban in 2001? In 2011, Deborah Ellis went to Kabul to find out. She interviewed children who spoke about their lives now. They are still living in a country torn apart by war. Violence and oppression still exist, particularly affecting the lives of girls, but the kids are weathering their lives with courage and optimism: "I was incredibly impressed by the sense of urgency these kids have--needing to get as much education and life experience and fun as they can, because they never know when the boom is going to be lowered on them again." The two dozen or so children featured in the book range in age from ten to seventeen. Many are girls Deb met through projects funded by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (http://www.cw4wafghan.ca), the organization that is supported by royalties from The Breadwinner Trilogy. Parvana's Fund provides grants toward education projects for Afghan women and children, including schools, libraries and literacy programs.--Publisher description.

Based on a true story, this inspiring tale shows how a desperate situation can be improved by finding common ground through play.

The stories of five children Annu, Jimmy, Nadja, Farooq and Toma from five very different and distinct conflicts: Sri Lanka, Uganda, Sarajevo, Afghanistan and the Sudan. Along with these very personal accounts, the book also offers brief descriptions of the history and issues that influenced these conflicts.

The author turns her attention to the most tragic victims of the Iraq war- Iraqi children.the stories in this book are frank, harrowing and sometimes show surprising resilience, as these children try to survive the consequences of a war in which they played no part.

This book looks at World War 2 from the home front and presents a balanced and chronological examination of what happened, and at the non-fighting home front. Telling stories from the perspective of soldiers, generals, nurses, politicians and civilians and as well as presenting the clash in a context that resonates even today, this story is an examination of a culture through its art, its citizens and those not on the front lines.

Draws on interviews and focus groups with child soldiers to examine how they were initiated into the civil war in Sierra Leone and the challenges they faced after the war.

Examines the life of Grace Akallo, a young woman from Uganda who dreamed of attending college only to be kidnapped by the Lord's Resistance Army and forced to become a child soldier. Explores how Grace has left the life of violence and searches for a better future for herself and all former child soldiers.

Readers will learn about Civil War-era clothes, schools, and the differences of life in the North and South.