A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk by Coates, Jan

A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk

2011 Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Text Nominee Independent Publisher Book Award Silver Medalist, 2011 2011...
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A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk by Coates, Jan

A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk

$39.50

A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk

$39.50
Author: Jan Coates
Format: Paperback
Language: English

2011 Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Text Nominee

Independent Publisher Book Award Silver Medalist, 2011

2011 Skipping Stones Honor Award winner

On the 2011 USBBY Outstanding International Books honor list

Ann Conner Brimer Award for Children's Literature finalist, 2011

2011 Snow Willow Award nominee

A 2012 Woozles' Battle of the Books Elementary List Title

A 2012 Woozles' Battle of the Books Teen List Title

When civil war strikes Jacob Deng's Southern Sudanese village, seven-year-old Jacob embarks on a seemingly endless journey that tests his courage and determination. His wise mama tells him that he must one day go to school to seek answers and help carve a better future for his people. Wadeng is a Dinka word meaning look to the future, it will be better; follow your dreams, and it, along with his precious Mama stone, becomes Jacob's talisman of hope, helping him remain strong on his seven-year search for a place of refuge.

Jacob and his young friends are confronted with war, starvation, dehydration, raging rivers, crocodile and lion attacks, and the evil Majok - the constant thorn in Jacob's side - as they struggle to survive on their own. As the boys work and grow together as a family, surviving in harsh conditions, against the odds, Jacob's boyhood desire to become a soldier wanes. Gradually, he comes to the realization that fighting doesn't improve anything and begins to embrace his mother's belief in education as the road to peace and stability. Inspired by the real life experiences of a Lost Boy of Sudan, this novel is about an extraordinary journey of courage, perseverance, and hope.



Author: Jan Coates
Publisher: Red Deer Press
Published: 09/30/2010
Pages: 292
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780889954519
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 142323 / Hare in the Elephant's Trunk


Award: Governor General's Literary Awards - Finalist
Award: Independent Publisher Book Awards - Silver Medal Winner


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2011 pg. 108
Booklist 01/01/2011 pg. 96
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2011
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2011 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Foreword 12/19/2010

About the Author

Jan Coates is a Red Deer Press author.




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