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A review by erinmp
Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of the Sudan by Mary Williams
4.0
Powerful picture book about the "Lost Boys" of Sudan. The book, a fictionalized account based on the true stories of many of the boys, tells of a a young boy who is startled by an attack on his village while attending to his family's cows. When he returns to the village, he finds that it is deserted, his family gone. Soon other boys appear, but still no adults. The boys decide to head to Ethiopia, where they have heard that it may be safe. The book details the dangerous journey and the adult roles the boys must prematurely assume. After their arrival in Ethiopia, they finally feel safe until the was inches closer and they must again flee--this time to Kenya.
Very well written with great illustrations. I remember reading about Williams (Jane Fonda's daughter) in What is the What. The stories are quite similar--but this is definitely more child-friendly (as it should be). Williams does a good job of showing the dangers and hardships that the boys faced without dwelling on death. She explains the situation clearly and is a great book that can begin to teach children about the world around us. Although I wish the subject matter had no reason to exist, I'm glad this book was written.
Very well written with great illustrations. I remember reading about Williams (Jane Fonda's daughter) in What is the What. The stories are quite similar--but this is definitely more child-friendly (as it should be). Williams does a good job of showing the dangers and hardships that the boys faced without dwelling on death. She explains the situation clearly and is a great book that can begin to teach children about the world around us. Although I wish the subject matter had no reason to exist, I'm glad this book was written.