Book Talk 2

Themes: War, Conflict

We often see or hear talk of war by adults in faraway times and places. Sometimes we don't realize how close we really are to it in our own country, and in our present time on earth today. See and hear the voices of kids like you who experience war today in these books by Deborah Ellis.

Book 1: Off to War by Deborah Ellis
               Nonfiction, Canadian
               Junior, Intermediate

What do you think it's like having a parent in the military?
Deborah Ellis interviews children of different ages from families in which at least one parent is involved in the military, either from Canada or United States. Read about their experiences, worries, and challenges in this collection of stories and interviews.

Book 2: Children of War by Deborah Ellis
              Nonfiction, Canadian
              Junior, Intermediate

Can you imagine what your life would be like if your home was suddenly destroyed by an explosion? What would you do if your whole community fell apart? What if schools, stores, roads, libraries, hospitals, and churches had no access, or became very limited.  How would you cope? Where would you go? Find out how Iraqi children survived in Deborah Ellis' book, Children of War.  You will learn about the experiences of many Iraqi children of today told in their own words of what they experienced under these conditions.

To view an online interview with Deborah Ellis link to:  www.papertigers.org/interviews