num_pages: 304
description: Today, in violence-torn regions across the globe, 20 million children have been uprooted, orphaned, or injured by war, famine, and poverty. This is their story . . . and ours.In this powerful and unforgettable book—by turns painful, funny, terrifying, and triumphant—Charles London takes us into the world of refugee children, celebrating their unique skills for survival and reflection. Their remarkable stories and drawings chill the blood and touch the heart, offering an indelible, first hand portrait of the war that rages beyond the headlines.
language: English
title: One Day the Soldiers Came: Voices of Children in War
titlecomplete: One Day the Soldiers Came: Voices of Children in War
characters: Numerous
genres: History, Childrens, Travel, Biography, Military History, War, Politics, Africa, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 128
publisher: Harper Perennial