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cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
If I were in the habit of doing Rememberence Day library programs for school-age kids, this is a book I would use. It doesn't push the rightness or wrongness of war, simply reflects on being a Canadian soldier now and in the wars and missions of the 20th century, and tries to connect those far off (to a child) dates with real faces and places and names. It also does its bit for gender equality.
peyton_'s review against another edition
4.0
“The Road to Afghanistan” is a picture book written by Linda Granfield, a veteran who completed four tours in Afghanistan. She writes about real experiences and real people.
I appreciate how Granfield is able to bring such a difficult issue, as Afghanistan is, into the awareness of children. Afghanistan is a political, moral, and trying issue. The content of discussion often recalls moments of violent, distress, and difficulties. Granfield was able to bring all these issues to the forefront, while still making it accessible to children. She does not go into great detail, but instead provides a start for children to learn more about important issues.
I appreciate how Granfield is able to bring such a difficult issue, as Afghanistan is, into the awareness of children. Afghanistan is a political, moral, and trying issue. The content of discussion often recalls moments of violent, distress, and difficulties. Granfield was able to bring all these issues to the forefront, while still making it accessible to children. She does not go into great detail, but instead provides a start for children to learn more about important issues.
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