Children Growing Up With War
Published on 8. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-4451-5045-1 (ISBN)
Description
Winner of the 2015 Social Justice Literature Award for Nonfiction Chapter Book and 2015 MEOC Middle East Book Award for Youth Non-Fiction. Journey to some of the world's conflict zones through the camera lens of photojournalist Jenny Matthews, as she captures the impact war has on children and their families. This book takes a very personal approach as Jenny recalls some of her most memorable assignments, and the people and children she encountered along the way.
The book features photographs with a human and environmental message from some of the world's war-torn hotspots - with a focus on children. The photographs are structured around key themes relating to children's lives and their rights.
The supporting text voices Jenny's reactions to what she has seen and gives information about how children have been affected by war in specific conflicts. It also relates the background to wars and conflicts, case studies, key child-related facts, a map and website links.
The book features photographs with a human and environmental message from some of the world's war-torn hotspots - with a focus on children. The photographs are structured around key themes relating to children's lives and their rights.
The supporting text voices Jenny's reactions to what she has seen and gives information about how children have been affected by war in specific conflicts. It also relates the background to wars and conflicts, case studies, key child-related facts, a map and website links.
Reviews / Votes
A truly personal look at war and the effect it has on children... a book to make you ponder, excellently written and presented. * Parents in Touch * Captures the impact war has on children and their families... offers an in to talking about a wide variety of topics. * Peters Gazette * This important book gives young readers a comprehensive overview of the struggle and conflict facing so many countries in the world today. The information is clear, concise and engages the reader with the plight of those living in war-torn countries. * Recommended Reads 2015 * An unforgettable and emotional journey through the lives of children affected by war ... An excellent way to stimulate discussion -- and compassion * Parents In Touch * Older children ... are likely to find food for thought * Evening Echo (Cork) * This important book, by photojournalist Jenny Matthews, is a graphic summary of her work in war zones throughout the world. The text is direct, unsentimental and brutal in the explicity descriptions of what is happening to millions of children in our world today. * The School Librarian *More details
Edition
Illustrated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 to 16 years
Edition type
Illustrated edition
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
222 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4451-5045-1 (9781445150451)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jenny Matthews is a highly regarded photojournalist who has worked in some of the most turbulent parts of the world. Her photographs regularly appear in national newspapers. Jenny is author of Women and War.
Content
Level 1: Introduction
Level 1: Home and Displacement
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: Family Life
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: Health
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: Work
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: School and Play
Level 1: The Photographer's Final Thoughts
Level 1: Country Further Information
Level 1: The Main Conflicts and Websites
Level 1: Glossary and Index
Level 1: Home and Displacement
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: Family Life
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: Health
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: Work
Level 1: The Photographer's Perspective
Level 1: School and Play
Level 1: The Photographer's Final Thoughts
Level 1: Country Further Information
Level 1: The Main Conflicts and Websites
Level 1: Glossary and Index