August 2016 Book of the Month
This powerful collection of stories commissioned by Amnesty International features contributions from a stellar line up of authors, including Sarah Crossan, Matt Haig, Frances Hardinge, Kevin Brooks and Neil Gaiman. Human rights abuses of many different kinds provide the starting point for the stories, but despite the discrimination and cruelty described, the tone is mostly one of hope.
These are stories that will do more than make readers think, they will make them recognise and acknowledge the responsibility we all share to stand up for human rights, and may even prompt readers to take action, whether locally or for a global issue. A book that speaks directly to us all, and one that has a real power to inspire.
A varied and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems for teens with a conscience, with striking cover illustrations by award-winning children's laureate Chris Riddell
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A varied and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poems for teens with a conscience, with striking cover illustrations by award-winning children's laureate Chris Riddell Did you know that ...government spies can turn on your phone and use the microphone to listen to your conversations? ...that lesbian and gay relationships are illegal in 78 countries and can be punished by death? ...that Amnesty recently recorded the highest number of executions globally for more than 25 years? Through short stories and poetry, twenty-five leading authors and illustrators explore the top human rights issues facing young people today.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Here I Stand and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Here I Stand features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommended Children's eBooks, Short Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Anthologies, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
Paperback, Hardback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
Here I Stand was written by Amnesty International UK and published by Walker Books Ltd
Here I Stand has 310 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
