The unforgettable story of a child soldier. When fourteen-year-old Jacob
is brutally abducted and forced to become a child soldier, he struggles
to hold on to his sanity and the will to escape. Daniel Lafrance's
striking artwork and the poignant, powerful text capture the very
essence of life as a child soldier. Readers will never forget the
experiences of this young boy struggling to survive, unsure who to
trust, afraid of succumbing to madness, and above all, desperate to get
to freedom. In the end, Jacob engineers a daring escape. This graphic
novel is based on the acclaimed novel of the same title, winner of a
2009 Arthur Ellis award. The author spent time in Uganda and based this
story on real-life accounts of the horrors inflicted on child soldiers
and their victims. This is a story of unthinkable violence, but also one
of hope, courage, friendship, and family.