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Free the Children: With a New Preface by the Author

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<i>This is the story that launched a movement.</i> At only 12 years old, Craig Kielburger was shocked to discover the realities of child labour faced by kids his own age throughout the developing world. Driven to take action and witness these conditions first-hand, he and his trusted mentor Alam embarked on a journey that would take him to places he'd never imagined. <i>Free the Children</i> recounts Craig's remarkable odyssey across South Asia, meeting some of the world's most disadvantaged children and learning the truth behind the headlines. Be there with him as he explores slums and sweatshops, fighting to rescue children from the chains of inhumane conditions. Along the way, he makes lasting friendships, enjoys wild adventures and launches the movement that would explode into an international sensation. Winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, presented to books ""which affirm the highest values of the human spirit,"" <i>Free the Children </i>has been translated into eight languages and served as inspiration for thousands of young people around the world.

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Free the Children: With a New Preface by the Author, Craig Kielburger

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Titre
Free the Children: With a New Preface by the Author
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2007
Format
souple
Pages
262
ISBN10
0978437500
ISBN13
9780978437503
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<i>This is the story that launched a movement.</i> At only 12 years old, Craig Kielburger was shocked to discover the realities of child labour faced by kids his own age throughout the developing world. Driven to take action and witness these conditions first-hand, he and his trusted mentor Alam embarked on a journey that would take him to places he'd never imagined. <i>Free the Children</i> recounts Craig's remarkable odyssey across South Asia, meeting some of the world's most disadvantaged children and learning the truth behind the headlines. Be there with him as he explores slums and sweatshops, fighting to rescue children from the chains of inhumane conditions. Along the way, he makes lasting friendships, enjoys wild adventures and launches the movement that would explode into an international sensation. Winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, presented to books ""which affirm the highest values of the human spirit,"" <i>Free the Children </i>has been translated into eight languages and served as inspiration for thousands of young people around the world.