This
harrowing and engrossing book begins in Lesai, a poor country in
Africa. In one violence-torn village, Yusulu tribe warriors storm
into the home of teenage Kaninda and his family. These fierce men
gun down his mom, dad, and little sister, leaving Kaninda to die.
But Kaninda somehow is left alive. He is found and "saved" by an
organization called God's Force, which is a lot like the Red Cross.
Kaninda is brought to a new family and a new home in England.
That's where his new life and adventures begin.

However, this new life is not the one Kaninda would choose for
himself. He wants to return to his home country, to seek revenge
and protect his family honor. He returns to Lesai every day in his
thoughts, dreams, and memories, so why can't he go in life? He
feels imprisoned in the new home. However, Kaninda knows how he
should behave according to the dictates of his family and his
tribe. He stays silent like a true soldier and plans his
escape.

Things get more complicated for Kaninda every day. At school,
Kaninda meets a boy from the rebel tribe! Then, the first time he
tries to escape, he gets caught! Will Kaninda be able to escape?
Will the arrival of the boy from the rebel tribe change him? Read
this book to find out!

I liked this book because it gave detailed descriptions of what war
is like as well as what conditions must be like in poor countries
in Africa. It made me think about what I would have done if I were
Kaninda. If you want an exciting book to read, read LITTLE
SOLDIER!

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