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Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 208

Published: 2010

Great for age 7-17 years

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"Out of Bounds: Seven Stories of Conflict and Hope" by Beverley Naidoo features a collection of poignant tales that explore themes of conflict, resilience, and the enduring spirit of hope. Each story is set against the backdrop of global issues, such as war, displacement, and social injustice, drawing from diverse cultural perspectives. Naidoo's narratives capture the struggles faced by young protagonists as they navigate their challenging realities, offering insight into their lives while highlighting the power of friendship and the strength that arises from adversity. Ultimately, the stories convey messages of hope and the possibility of change despite overwhelming circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by HarperCollins .

Beverley Naidoo is a South-African born writer and an educationalist. Apartheid prevented her and her Indian husband living in their country of birth, so they moved to Bournemouth, where Beverley is an Advisory Teacher for Cultural Diversity.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.

West Virginia Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the West Virginia Children's Book Award.

Children's Books of Distinction Award - Fiction
This book was recognised in the Fiction category by the Children's Books of Distinction Award.

Tayshas Reading
This book was recognised by the Tayshas Reading.

Jane Addams Children's Book Award - Older Children
This book was recognised in the Older Children category by the Jane Addams Children's Book Award.