True Teen Stories from Somalia: Surviving War and Al-Shabaab

Contributor(s): Johnson, Anna Maria (Author)

ISBN: 9781502635471

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing

$45.93

Pub Date: July 30, 2018

Dewey: 303.66083509

LCCN: 2018000185

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index

Target Age Group: 12 to 17

Physical Info: 0.50" H x 9.20" L x 6.20" W ( 0.90 lbs) 112 pages

BISAC Categories:

Young Adult Nonfiction | Social Topics | Violence

Series: Surviving Terror: True Teen Stories from Around the World

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000553760 ( True Teen Stories from Somalia: Surviving War and Al-Shabaab)

Reading level: 8.90

Interest level: UG

Point value: 3.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: The historical and economic circumstances of Somalia have left its population vulnerable to the terrorist group al-Shabaab, sometimes as victims, sometimes as perpetrators, and sometimes as both. Using primary sources, this book shares stories of teens affected by Somalia's violence. Featuring stories of resilience, hope, and activism by Somalis seeking peace and stability for their nation, your readers will become inspired and informed.

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