Chanda’s Wars

By Allan Stratton

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9780060872649

Chanda’s Wars

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Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Alcohol Abuse,Language: Mild Language,Violence: Graphic Descriptions

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As rumors of civil war circulate in Ngala, Chanda travels to her extended family's village, hoping to reconcile with them. Chanda's family welcomes her and her younger brother and sister, but soon they demand she marry a surly (if somewhat charming) tracker named Nelson. Chanda refuses and prepares to leave town. Before she can flee, the brutal guerrilla General Mandikiattacks and kidnaps all the children, including Chanda's siblings. Now Chanda and Nelson must join together to try to save what remains of their families. Author's note.

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AR Level 3.5 AR Points 9.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha Chanda’s Wars Level Young Adult Plus Pages Count 400 Genre Fiction Summary Since the death of her mother from AIDS, Chanda has been trying her best to care for her siblings, five-year-old Soly and six-year-old Iris, working as a substitute teacher and relying on help from friends and neighbors in Bonang. Chanda is upset with her maternal grandparents and relatives, who left her mother to die alone in the bush. When Granny calls and pleads for her to visit Tiro, their ancestral village, Chanda decides it’s time to make peace. Once she and her siblings arrive, things go smoothly until Granny announces that they have arranged for her to marry Nelson, a neighbor’s son. Surprised and overwhelmed, Chanda angrily refuses and is shunned by her relatives. She plans to return home immediately, but before she can leave, Tiro is attacked by General Mandiki, a ruthless rebel leader who kidnaps her siblings and forces them to be soldiers in his army. Summoning all her courage, Chanda, joined by Nelson, vows to save Soly and Iris. Topics Africa. War's devastating effects on children. Kidnapping. Child soldiers. AIDS. Orphans. Family feuds. Interpersonal relationships. Mourning loved ones. Grief. Child abuse. Prophetic dreams. Superstition. Honoring ancestors. Responsibility. Defying family expectations. Standing up for yourself. Forgiveness. Love. Betrayal. Facing danger. Survival skills. Relying on knowledge. Perseverance. Heroes. Humanity and inhumanity. Truth and lies. Recovering from a terrible experience. Healing emotional wounds. Asking for help. Social ostracism. Ignoring the opinions of others. Finding peace. Refusing to give up your dreams. New beginnings. Hope. SRC Level 3.200000 SRC Points 17.000000 Lexile 530L Trim Size 5" x 7 1/8" Language English JLG Release Date Apr 2008 Minimum grade 9 Maximum grade 12 Reading level High Format Print

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