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The King's Rifle: A Novel by Biyi Bandele (English) Paperback Book
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- ISBN-13
- 9780061582660
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- ISBN
- 9780061582660
- Book Title
- King's Rifle : a Novel
- Item Length
- 8in
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- War & Military, Coming of Age, Historical
- Item Width
- 5.3in
- Item Weight
- 7.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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It's winter 1944 and the Second World War is entering its most crucial state. A few months ago fourteen-year-old Ali Banana was a blacksmith's apprentice in his rural hometown in West Africa; now he's trekking through the Burmese jungle. Led by the unforgettably charismatic Sergeant Damisa, the unit has been given orders to go behind enemy lines and wreak havoc. But Japanese snipers lurk behind every tree--and even if the unit manages to escape, infection and disease lie in wait. Homesick and weary, the men of D-Section Thunder Brigade refuse to give up. Taut and immediate, The King's Rifle is the first novel to depict the experiences of black African soldiers in the Second World War. This is a story of real life battles, of the men who made the legend of the Chindits, the unconventional, quick-strike division of the British Army in India. Brilliantly executed, this vividly realized account details the madness, sacrifice, and dark humor of that war's most vicious battleground. It is also the moving story of a boy trying to live long enough to become a man.
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HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061582662
ISBN-13
9780061582660
eBay Product ID (ePID)
69602677
Product Key Features
Book Title
King's Rifle : a Novel
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
War & Military, Coming of Age, Historical
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
5.3in
Length
8in
Item Weight
7.6 Oz
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In The King's Rifle, Biyi Bandele-Thomas redresses a historical absence with characters and a story that are poignant, warm, heartbreaking and triumphant. A wonderful novel, part war story, part coming of age narrative, and all heart. -- Chris Abani, author of Graceland, Song for Night and The Virgin of Flames "A revelation of unsung heroism distinguished by love of language and lightness of touch." -- Kirkus Reviews "Refreshing and even endearing. . ." -- Publishers Weekly "A funny, eye-opening and moving read." -- Essence Part history lesson, part coming-of-age tale, and filled with the dark comedy of war. -- New York Post "A sophisticated, evocative, and haunting coming-of-age story." -- School Library Journal, In The King's Rifle, Biyi Bandele-Thomas redresses a historical absence with characters and a story that are poignant, warm, heartbreaking and triumphant. A wonderful novel, part war story, part coming of age narrative, and all heart.
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