Beasts of No Nation
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Agu is just a boy when war arrives at his village. His mother and sister are rescued by the UN, while he and his father remain to fight the rebels. 'Run!' shouts his father when the rebels arrive. And Agu does run. Straight into the rebels' path. In a vivid, sparkling voice, Agu tells the story of what happens to him next. His story is shocking and painful, and completely unforgettable. Beasts of No Nation gives us an extraordinary portrait of the chaos and violence of war. It is a gripping and remarkable debut.
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- ISBN: 9780719567537
- Author: Uzodinma Iweala
- Pub date: 14.08.12
- RRP: $29.99
- Format: Paperback / softback
Author
Uzodinma Iweala
Uzodinma Iweala is 23 years old. He is a Nigerian born in the United States and a recent Harvard graduate. He currently lives in New York City where he writes and works on the Millennium Villages Project.
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