2nd Hand Bamboo People
Author(s): Mitali Perkins
Children's Literature | 2nd hand Children's Literature
This coming-of-age story is narrated by two fourteen-year-old boys on opposing sides of the conflict between the Burmese government and the Karenni, one of the many ethnic minorities in Burma. Chiko, a studious Burmese youth, has been seized by the government for his liberal views and is conscripted into the Burmese army. Tu Reh, a Karenni boy whose home and bamboo fields are destroyed by the Burmese soldiers, is eager to fight for his people. When Chiko and Tu Reh meet, a close friendship is forged, demonstrating their courage to overcome violence and prejudice.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Charlesbridge Publishing
- : Charlesbridge Publishing
- : 0.259
- : 30 June 2012
- : 211mm X 140mm X 23mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Mitali Perkins
- : Paperback / softback
- : 1207
- : 272