Book Resume
for War Brothers: The Graphic Novel by Sharon McKay and Daniel LaFrance
Professional book information and credentials for War Brothers.
- Grade Levels:*
- Grades 5-12
- Word Count:
- 7,984
- Lexile Level:
- 650L
- ATOS Reading Level:
- 2.8
- Cultural Experience:
- African
- Genre:
- Graphic Novel
- Realistic Fiction
- Year Published:
- 2013
22 Subject Headings
The following 22 subject headings were determined by the U.S. Library of Congress and the Book Industry Study Group (BISAC) to reveal themes from the content of this book (War Brothers).
- Graphic novels
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Africa
- Kidnapping victims--Fiction
- Children's Books/All Ages
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Violence
- War stories
- Enfants soldats--Ouganda--Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse
- Victimes d'enlèvement--Ouganda--Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse
- Uganda--Fiction
- Kidnapping victims
- Comic books, strips, etc
- Enfants soldats--Ouganda--Bandes dessineÌes
- Uganda
- Juvenile Fiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | General
- War--Fiction
- Courage--Fiction
- Child soldiers
- Friendship--Fiction
- Victimes d'enleÌ€vement--Ouganda--Bandes dessineÌes
- McKay, Sharon E.--Adaptations
- Child soldiers--Fiction
- Uganda--Politics and government--Comic books, strips, etc
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3 Book Awards & Distinctions
War Brothers was recognized by committees of professional librarians and educators for the following book awards and distinctions.
Great Graphic Novels for Teens, 2007-2025, Commended, 2014
In the Margins Book Awards, 2014-2025, Fiction Honor, 2014
Outstanding International Books, 2006-2024, Grades 6-8 Selection, 2014
6 Selections for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists
War Brothers was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.
Canada Lists (4)
Alberta
- 2010 Rocky Mountain Book Award
British Columbia
- Stellar Award, 2014-2015, for Ages 13-19
Manitoba
- 2010 Manitoba Young Reader's Choice Award
Ontario
- Red Maple Award, 2010
United States Lists (2)
Louisiana
- Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice Award, 2016, Grades 9-12
Texas
- Maverick Graphic Novel Reading Lists, 2014, for Grades 6-12
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