Peace Pen Pals

This thought-provoking set looks at the epic struggles taking place in several troubled locations around the world through the eyes of the children who live there, detailing their daily struggles and how they and their families manage to survive amidst the turmoil in places like the Middle East, Afghanistan, Libya, and Sudan. By offering first-person perspectives of children on both sides of each conflict, this series presents a balanced look at the issues that have affected these regions, both past and present. Letters written in a young person’s words, accompanied by gripping photographs, offer a fascinating account of life during war. Features include: Historic facts as well as contemporary information. Handwritten letters offer unique first-person perspectives of each conflict. Color photographs show each war-torn location. Detailed sidebars offer additional information.