Brothers in Hope

The Story of the Lost Boys of the Sudan
By Mary Williams, R. Gregory Christie
Hardcover: $20.95

Based on heartbreaking yet inspirational true events in the lives of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Brothers in Hope is a story of remarkable courage, and an amazing testament to the unyielding power of the human spirit.

Description

Eight-year-old Garang is tending cattle far from his family’s home in southern Sudan when war comes to his village. Frightened but unharmed, he returns to find everything has been destroyed.

Soon Garang meets other boys whose villages have been attacked. Before long they become a moving band of thousands, walking hundreds of miles seeking safety — first in Ethiopia and then in Kenya. The boys face numerous hardships and dangers along the way, but their faith and mutual support help keep the hope of finding a new home alive in their hearts.

Based on heartbreaking yet inspirational true events in the lives of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Brothers in Hope is a story of remarkable and enduring courage, and an amazing testament to the unyielding power of the human spirit.

About the Creators

Mary Williams
Mary Williams

Mary Williams has lived throughout the United States and Africa. She has held positions with several humanitarian organizations, including the International Rescue Committee and UNESCO. In 2000, Williams created the Lost Boys Foundation, dedicated to raising awareness about The Lost Boys and organizing resources to help them. She is the adopted daughter of Jane Fonda and a trustee of The Fonda Family Foundation. Williams lives in Atlanta, Georgia. This is her first book.

R. Gregory Christie
R. Gregory Christie

R. Gregory Christie is the recipient of numerous awards including a Caldecott Honor and six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honors, and his books have been recognized by The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books list three times. He currently paints in the evenings while traveling around the country doing school visits. You can visit him online at gas-art.com.

Awards

  • Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor

    American Library Association (ALA)

  • ALSC Notable Children's Books

    American Library Association (ALA)

  • Best Children's Books of the Year Outstanding

    Bank Street College of Education

  • Notable Books for a Global Society

    International Literacy Association (ILA)

Reviews

  • "Powerful and deeply moving. . ."

    - Kirkus Reviews
  • "This important profile in courage is one that belongs in most collections."

    - School Library Journal

Hardcover

  • ISBN 9781584302322
  • Price $20.95
  • Publication Date Apr 01, 2013
  • Trim Size 8.875 × 10.875 in
  • Weight 0.4375 lbs
  • Page Count 40
  • Word Count 2855
  • Interests

  • Imprint Lee & Low Books
  • Audience Children
  • BISAC Category 1 JNF / History / Africa
  • BISAC Category 2 JNF / History / Military & Wars
  • BISAC Category 3 JNF / Social Topics / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
  • Themes African / African American / Black, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Conflict resolution, Coping with Death, Courage, Discrimination, Dreams & Aspirations, Education, Families, Friendship, Identity / Self Esteem / Confidence, Immigration, Informational / Expository Nonfiction, Leadership, Nonfiction, Optimism / Enthusiasm, Overcoming Obstacles, People In Motion, Persistence / Grit, Poverty, Social Justice & Activism, War
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 7 - 10
  • Grade Range Grades 2 - 5
  • Guided Reading T
  • ATOS Book Level 4.7
  • DRA 44
  • Interest Level Grades 2 - 5
  • Lexile Level 610
  • Lexile Measurement 610L
  • Reading Level Grades 2 - 3
  • SRC 3.5
  • Bebop Reading Fluent
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