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Under the Sun

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By Arthur Dorros
Publisher Abrams
Under the Sun
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Part My Side of the Mountain and part The Red Badge of Courage, a gripping journey of survival across a country at war From Arthur Dorros, author of many highlyacclaimed picture books, comes this thrilling first novel. Thirteenyearold Ehmet, separated from his parents by the violence in his native Bosnia, travels alone across the country to a place hes heard rumors of, a village of children living in peace. Along the way, Ehmet uses all his skills, remembered and read, to find food, shelter, direction, and a new life for himself. This important and timely book, based on extensive travel and research, shows readers the cost of war and the importance of young people in building peace. Praise for Under the Sun With vivid description and telling detail that speaks of the extensive research, Dorros pulls the reader into a fictional story that has the chilling ring of truth.The Oregonian A story that transcends setting to chronicle the adaptability and creativity of young adults everywhere.Pages Magazine The facts are astonishing, and the contemporary war docunovel will grab readers.Booklist

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64445 words64,445 words
240 pages240 pages
Lexile 820LLexile 820L
Grade 5 to 11Grade 5 to 11
Age 10-16Age 10-16
Published 2004Published 2004

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9780810992504

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