This is by far one of the best books I've read in a long time!! Telling the story from two points of view, Mitali Perkins relates the strife occurring in modern Burma. Chiko's father, a doctor, has been arrested because of his criticism of the government. Chiko goes to town to apply for a teaching position to help support his family. Instead he is conscripted into the army with Tai, a street urchin. Tai helps him to survive in the army camp, and Chiko volunteers to go on a mission in Tai's place. Chiko is injured by a mine and is rescued by Tu Reh, a Kareeni - the enemy. "Extreme circumstances and unlikely friendships force each boy to confront what it means to be a man of his people...Mitali Perkins explores the power of courage and compassion to overcome violence and prejudice."
"Read widely...Great doctors must understand human nature in order to heal."
Chiko's mantra "One day at a time. Mind your own business. Stay out of trouble."
"Revenge makes you a prisoner."
"No hero comes back unscarred."
Truman Award Preliminary Nominee 2012-13
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