The Play of Little Soldier
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The Play of Little Soldier by Bernard Ashley
This is a wonderful adaptation of Bernard Ashley's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, which was short listed for the Carnegie and the Guardian Fiction Awards. Kaninda is an ex-child soldier from East Africa, orphaned and living in London. When a child from a nearby estate is hit by a car, he is drawn into an inter-estate conflict. The story combines current conflicts in London with real war in Africa. Little Soldier is a gritty and gripping play with a fast-moving, exciting plot which will hook boys. The play can be used to explore: * different cultures (set in Africa in London) * urban gang culture and moral questions * literary and dramatic techniques and devices.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780435125813 |
| ISBN 10 | 0435125818 |
| Title | The Play of Little Soldier |
| Author | Bernard Ashley |
| Series | Heinemann Plays For 11-14 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Limited |
| Year published | 2006-02-16 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |