Bamboo People

By: Mitali Perkins A refugee and a child soldier challenge the rules of war. Chiko isn’t a fighter. He’s a book-loving Burmese boy whose father, a doctor, is in prison for resisting the government. Tu Reh, on the other hand, wants to fight for freedom after watching Burmese soldiers destroy his Karenni family’s home and bamboo fields. When Chiko is forced into the Burmese army and injured on a mission, their worlds collide. Timidity becomes courage and anger becomes compassion as both boys discover that nothing is as it seems. Mitali Perkins delivers a touching coming-of-age novel about hopes, dreams, and the choices that define who we are. Complete with extended material about Burma and its struggles, Bamboo People is sure to captivate readers interested in world cultures and politics. If you like this book, you’ll enjoy these:Camel RiderPrisoner 88Tagged [TABS] Downloadables Download the Cover Read an Excerpt Download the Readers' Group Guide Download the Activity/Discussion