Free? : stories celebrating human rights

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Author:

Almond, David, 1951-

ISBN:

9781406318302

Publication Information:

London : Walker, 2009.

Physical Description:

211 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

General Note:

Published in association with Amnesty International.

Contents:

Klaus Vogel and the bad lads / by David Almond -- School slave / by Theresa Breslin -- Scout's honour / by Sarah Mussi -- Sarsaparilla / by Ursula Dubosarsky -- After the hurricane / by Rita Williams-Garcia -- If only Papa hadn't danced / by Patricia McCormick -- Prince Francis / by Roddy Doyle -- Uncle Meena / by Ibtisam Barakat -- Searching for a two-way street / by Malorie Blackman -- Setting words free / by Margaret Mahy -- Jojo learns to dance / by Meja Mwangi -- Wherever I lay down my head / by Jamila Gavin -- Christopher / by Eoin Colfer -- No trumpets needed / by Michael Morpurgo.

Abstract:

An anthology of fourteen stories by young adult authors from around the world, on such themes as asylum, law, education, and faith, compiled in honor of the sixtieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Amnesty International.

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Summary

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, this short story collection celebrates what it means to be free. It features a host of contributors from the world of children's literature, including Michael Morpurgo, Theresa Breslin, Jamila Gavin and Rita Williams-Garcia.