Over a Thousand Hills I Walk With You
Over a Thousand Hills I Walk With You By Hanna Jansen Published by Lerner Publishing Group ISBN-13: 9781467765961 Age Range: 12+ Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N | Worldcat “…chronicles the experiences of Jansen’s adopted daughter, Jeanne d’Arc Umubyeyi, the sole member of her Tutsi family to survive the 1994 Rwandan genocide.” —Publishers Weekly Description Before one fateful April day, Jeanne lived the life of a typical Rwandan girl. She fought with her little sister, went to school, and teased her brother. Then, in one horrifying night,...
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Armel’s Revenge By Nicki Cornwell Illustrated by Erika Pal Published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books “A brave story that highlights how prejudices and hatred can influence the same families for generations.” –IBBY Link Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description Christophe’s been given the job of looking after the new boy in his class. But Armel’s surly attitude makes him very difficult to be friends with. And when he realizes that there is more to Armel’s hostility than meets the eye, Christophe is...
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Christophe’s Story By Nicki Cornwell Illustrated by Karin Littlewood Published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books “…Cornwell is able to convey the horror without the distance of an outside voice. It’s a powerful indictment of the savagery of war and its effect on those caught in its path.” –Kirkus Reviews Find a copy at Amazon | IndieBound | B&N Description This is the story of a young Rwandan refugee now living in the U.K. Christophe is having trouble getting used to his new school, new language and new life. Life has been very lonely for him....
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