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Chanda's Wars

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By Allan Stratton
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers - (HarperTeen)
Chanda's Wars
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She promised her mama shed keep them safe. Its been six months since Mama died, and Chanda is struggling to raise her little brother and sister. Determined to end a family feud, she takes them to her relatives remote rural village. But across the nearby border, a brutal civil war is spreading. Rebels led by the ruthless General Mandiki attack at night, stealing children. All that separates Chanda from the horror is a stretch of rugged bush and a national park alive with predators. Soon, not even that. Before she knows it, Chanda must face the unthinkable, with a troubled young tracker as her unlikely ally. Chandas Wars is the unforgettable story of a teenager who risks everything to save her brother and sister. Epic in its sweep, intimate in its humanity, here is a gripping tale of family intrigue, love and courage, forgiveness and hope.

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68047 words68,047 words
400 pages400 pages
Lexile 530LLexile 530L
Published 2008Published 2008

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9780060872649

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