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How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child

By Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta
Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher HarperCollins Imprint Katherine Tegen ISBN

9780062470140

Awards and Honors YALSA 2018 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers Selection
MSL Cream of the Crop - 2018
ILA Young Adults' Choices - 2018
2017 Goodreads Choice Award, Best Memoir & Autobiography
Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2017, Teen Nonfiction
New York Public Library Best Books for Teens 2017, Top Ten
The Nonfiction Detectives, Best Nonfiction Books of 2017

How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child

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CONTENT NOTIFICATIONS

Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Discrimination: Reference/Discussion,Language: Mild Language,Medical: Graphic Descriptions,Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Mild Violence,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War

In this powerful memoir, Sandra Uwiringyimana, a girl from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, tells the incredible true story of how she survived a massacre, immigrated to America, and overcame her trauma through art and activism. Author’s note. Information and resources. Full-color photo insert.
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Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

Nonfiction High Plus

Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)

For Grades 9 & Up

In today's classroom, Common Core is king and this level helps support the need for quality nonfiction for teen readers. These stimulating informational texts invite teen readers to question assumptions and engage in high-order thinking while providing examples of excellence in research and presentation. The 14 books in this category will attract browsers as well as report-writers. May include some books written for adults.

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