A Hare in the Elephant's Trunk (Paperback)

from Polilla-Lynn

In 1983, southern Sudan was thrust into civil war and thousands of boys were displaced. Families and whole villages were destroyed, torn apart, lost forever. This story is based on the true story of Jacob Deng who was a child of the Sudan. The author, Jan Coates, has masterfully woven fiction ar...

from Sullywriter

A vivid, well-written, inspirational story about "lost boys" struggling to survive in war-ravaged Sudan. The story centering on protagonist Jacob Deng is based upon the real-life experiences of a Sudanese boy who eventually emigrated to Canada. Includes insightful interviews with the author and t...

from jancoates

NS Nova Scotia Minister of Education: > > "This is a very important book; one which addresses world issues, and > one that NS students will be interested in reading. The story will > captivate young readers and provide them with valuable information > about current global events. Jacob's message ...

from AmandaCharland

Although this story is not biographical, it is strongly inspired by the real Jacob Deng, a Southern Sudanese man who was driven from his home in Duk Padiet by civil war. For me, this novel packs a multitude of lessons, not for 'young adult' readers, but for human beings in general. There is a sce...

from AmandaCharland

Although this story is not biographical, it is strongly inspired by the real Jacob Deng, a Southern Sudanese man who was driven from his home in Duk Padiet by civil war. For me, this novel packs a multitude of lessons, not for 'young adult' readers, but for human beings in general. There is a sce...