"Bamboo People" by Mitali Perkins tells the story of two boys, Chiko and Tapi, whose lives intersect in the midst of conflict in Burma (Myanmar). Chiko is a determined young boy forced to flee his home and find a place in a world torn apart by war and oppression. Tapi, a soldier conscripted into the army, grapples with his own fears and the moral dilemmas of fighting in a brutal conflict. As their paths cross, the narrative explores themes of friendship, courage, and the impact of war on individuals and communities, ultimately highlighting the resilience of the human spirit. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 288 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 2012 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Mitali Perkins was born in Kolkata. Her family soon left India, living in Ghana, Cameroon, England and Mexico before emigrating to the United States. They eventually settled in California. Mitali studied political science at Stanford University and public policy at the University of California, Berkeley. She is married to the Reverend Robert K. Perkins II and has twin sons. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts.