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Gr 8-12 This fast-paced, contemporary political parable takes place in a fictional British colonial African country that even 30 years after England granted it independence is still a fragmented land of tribal villages, each with a different language and culture. It is a country ruled by despots and scoundrels, who appear to be in almost continous civil war with indigenous guerrilla fighters. Paul, a 12-year-old orphan, is a part of a guerrilla band opposing the current Nagalaland dictator; he has been adopted by the band's leader, Michael Kagomi. As peace beco...Log In or Sign Up to Read More