Notes for a War Story

Written and illustrated by Gipi

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Awards and Honors 2008 ALA Best Book for Young Adults

Notes for a War Story

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Crime: General,Language: Mild Language,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Mild Violence

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In their desolate and war-torn homeland, Giuliano and his friends must fend for themselves. As they move up the ranks from scavengers to petty thieves, Giuliano grows increasingly uncomfortable with his friends' proclivity for violence-yet he also feels a need to prove himself. When he, Christian, and Stefano are recruited into a militia, Giuliano feels that they've made a terrible mistake, but it may be too late to leave. Pen and watercolor graphics.

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AR Level 2.7 AR Points 1.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey 741.5/945 Title alpha Notes for a War Story Level Graphic Novels Middle Plus Pages Count 128 Summary The three boys have had to grow up quickly due to the war. They steal what they need and have no permanent homes. Danger is everywhere: snipers, bombs, gangs, and militias. When the boys go to sell some stolen goods, they encounter Felix, the leader of a criminal gang, who takes a liking to Killer. He takes Killer into the gang as a delivery and collection thug, with Christian and Giuliano as Killer’s helpers and hangers-on. Life is good for the boys—good food, new clothes—until they are jumped by a rival mafia gang. When Killer goes alone to take revenge and get back what has been stolen, the distance between him and the other two—especially Giuliano—further widens. Felix discovers that being in a militia is better business than simply running a gang, and he recruits the boys to join as well, but Giuliano has had enough and runs away, completely severing ties with the other two, who later come home as war criminals. Topics War. Bombings. Growing up. Stolen goods. Amorality. Taking risks. Bravery. Snipers. Home. Feeling separate. Demolition. The city. Nightclubs. Drunks. Violence. Gangsters. Militia. Money. Food. Secrecy. Ambushes. Revenge. Journalists. Patriotism. Enlistment. Family. Escape. Released prisoners. SRC Level 8.500000 SRC Points 5.000000 Trim Size 6" x 8 1/2" Language English JLG Release Date Dec 2007 Minimum grade 5 Maximum grade 8 Reading level Middle Format Print

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Notes for a War Story

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Crime: General,Language: Mild Language,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Mild Violence

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