War Brothers

Set in Uganda, the novel follows fourteen-year-old Jacob as he leaves for a boarding school only to be kidnapped by rebel forces and thrust into the brutal world of the Lord's Resistance Army. Forced to fight or die, Jacob and his friends endure harsh jungle conditions, relentless pursuit, and a harrowing escape that takes them past lions, river crocodiles, and the constant threat of recapture. After finally reaching safety, they discover that returning home brings its own set of challenges as family and friends view them with fear and suspicion. The story blends a tense survival adventure with the emotional struggle of rebuilding a life shattered by war.