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64 pp.
| Morgan
| July, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-1-59935-456-9$27.45
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EbookISBN 978-1-59935-457-6
(3)
YA
Out in Front series.
At fifteen, Grace Akallo was abducted from her Catholic girls' school and spent seven months as a child soldier in a Ugandan militia. Sawyer tells her story of capture, survival, and healing, while a historical overview of child soldiers being used in conflicts helps frame Grace's tale. The clear, structured narrative and moving photographs impel readers' empathy. Websites. Bib., ind.