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Description
This novel is based on the life of Ricky Richard Anywar, who at age fourteen was forced to fight as a soldier in the guerrilla army of notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony. The story contains sexual situations and graphic violence.
Quick Summary
"Soldier Boy" tells the true story of fourteen-year-old Ricky Richard Anywar, who was abducted and forced to fight as a soldier in Joseph Kony's notorious Ugandan guerrilla army. The novel addresses themes of childhood trauma, survival, loss of innocence, and the psychological impact of war on young people. If your kid likes "A Long Way Gone" by Ishmael Beah, they'll be drawn to this similarly powerful account of a child soldier's experience. This book is ideal for high school students in grades 9-12 who can handle mature content, with its AR level of 5.9 making it accessible for strong readers at this level.