Young People’s War Diaries, From World War I to Iraq: Stolen Voices

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From the author of the international bestseller Zlata’s Diary comes a haunting testament to war’s brutality.Zlata Filipovic0;’s diary of her harrowing war experiences in the Balkans, published in 1993, made her a globally recognized spokesperson for children affected by conflict. In Stolen Voices, she and co-editor Melanie Challenger have gathered fifteen diaries of young people coping with war, from World War I to the struggle in Iraq that continues today. A profoundly affecting look at shattered youth and the gritty particulars of war in the tradition of Anne Frank, this extraordinary collection – the first of its kind – is sure to leave a lasting impression on young and old readers alike.

Additional information

Weight 0.27 kg
Dimensions 1.83 × 14.28 × 20.99 cm
PubliCanadation City/Country

Canada

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Format

Paperback

Language

Pages

320

Publisher

Year Published

2006-12-26

Imprint

For Ages

3-7

ISBN 10

0385662629

About The Author

Zlata Filipovic0;‘s bestselling diary of wartime Bosnia has been translated into thirty-six languages. She attended Oxford University and Trinity College, Dublin, and has spoken around the world about her experiences. Melanie Challenger, a graduate of Oxford University, was the recipient in 2005 of the Society of Authors’ Eric Gregory Award for poetry.

“One of Zlata’s gifts lies in throwing a human light on intolerable events.” –San Francisco Chronicle

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