No. of pages 216
This book is the winner of numerous awards. It was recognised in the Ages 12+ category by the Nappa Gold Award. It was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards. It also was recognised in the YA category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award. It was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-14 years.
There are 216 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Annick Press Ltd .
Now 21 years old, Mariatu Kamara will embark this year on a North American speaking tour as a UNICEF Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflicts. A documentary about her life is in development. Susan McClelland is an award-winning journalist and recipient of the 2005 Amnesty International Media Award. She lives in Toronto.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Nappa Gold Award
This book was recognised in the Ages 12+ category by the Nappa Gold Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.