Mare's War
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 341
Published: 2011
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"Mare's War" by Tanita S. Davis follows the journey of two contemporary sisters, Tilly and Jamila, as they visit their grandmother Mare, who shares her experiences as an African American soldier during World War II. Through Mare's vivid storytelling, the sisters learn about her struggles, bravery, and the impact of war on her life and family. The narrative shifts between past and present, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the bonds of family. As they listen to Mare’s powerful tales, Tilly and Jamila gain a deeper understanding of their heritage, the challenges faced by previous generations, and the importance of their own voices. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 341 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 2011 by Perfection Learning .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award.
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
NCSS CBC Award - Notable Children's Book Language Arts
This book was recognised in the Notable Children's Book Language Arts category of the Ncss Cbc Award.
NCSS CBC Award - Notable Children's Book Social Studies
This book was recognised in the Notable Children's Book Social Studies category of the Ncss Cbc Award.
Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award - Grades 8-12
This book was recognised in the Grades 8-12 category of the Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award.
Coretta Scott King Award - Author
This book was recognised in the Author category by the Coretta Scott King Award. Presented annually since 1970 by the American Library Association to books by African-America authors and illustrators, this award recognizes excellence in promoting a deeper understanding of the African-American Experience.