| “Follow the lines out of the war…to the border…”
These are Mang's last words to his younger brother before they are separated in an urgent attempt to flee the soldiers. Vithy is on his own, with Mang's puzzling riddle as his only chance of survival. But what does it mean? Which lines and which border? The journey will be ruthless and unmerciful, and Vithy needs to persevere if he is going to find his brother. But will he make it? Or will the challenge be too much for him? | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - very sensitive (sigh) Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians Yes Conflict: Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - a kid Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - a teen Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 5 () Asia/Pacific Yes Asian country: - Southeast Asia Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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