Nothing is as it seems. Set amidst a very realistic portrayal of the conflict in Iraq, this peaceful and gentle read is a bittersweet coming of age story with a teenage male protagonist. A surprising and most satisfying ending restores my faith in the human race.
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Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick
An Amazon review by Ann Marie Grumm
4.0 out of 5 stars Survival By Any Means Necessary,October 10, 2014
A survival story of historical significance capturing the ruination and abuse of villages and villagers. Without considering the cost, a young male protagonist vows never to fall down. He is quickly befriended by the enemy and that's when the real conflict ensues. The story itself is a five star story.
Reader Beware: The author attempts to capture the young man's broken English. Though, I see that other amazon reviewers truly appreciated it, it was a difficult read. Not recommended for second language learners.
4.0 out of 5 stars Survival By Any Means Necessary,
A survival story of historical significance capturing the ruination and abuse of villages and villagers. Without considering the cost, a young male protagonist vows never to fall down. He is quickly befriended by the enemy and that's when the real conflict ensues. The story itself is a five star story.
Reader Beware: The author attempts to capture the young man's broken English. Though, I see that other amazon reviewers truly appreciated it, it was a difficult read. Not recommended for second language learners.
From the MARC record of this book:
| Note | This is a work of fiction based on a true story |
| Summary | Cambodian child soldier Arn Chorn-Pond defied the odds and used all of his courage and wits to survive the murderous regime of the Khmer Rouge |
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