The Dirt Eaters
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 320
Published: 2003
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In "The Dirt Eaters" by Dennis Foon, the story follows the lives of two brothers, separated by a harsh and unforgiving world. Set in a war-torn society, the narrative explores themes of survival, resilience, and the bond of family. As they navigate through a landscape filled with danger and deprivation, the brothers confront moral dilemmas and the impact of their choices. The struggle for food becomes a metaphor for their fight for identity and agency amidst chaos. Foon's powerful storytelling captures their journey of hope, growth, and the enduring spirit of humanity in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-12th grade.
There are 320 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2003 by Annick Press .
Dennis Foon is an award-winning playwright, screenwriter, director and author. He has written extensively for TV dramas, including "Eerie, Indiana," "Deepwater Black" and "Cold Squad. "