Free the Children
Free the Children by Craig Kielburger, published by Me to We on June 29, 2009, is a compelling narrative that chronicles the author’s journey into the world of child labor. At just 12 years old, Kielburger was moved to take action after learning about the harsh realities faced by children in developing countries. This edition spans 264 pages and is presented in English, detailing his experiences as he travels across South Asia, meeting disadvantaged children and uncovering the truth behind their struggles.
Readers will find a firsthand account of Kielburger’s adventures as he explores slums and sweatshops, aiming to rescue children from inhumane conditions. The book highlights the friendships he forms and the movement he ignites, which resonates with themes of social justice and activism. Through his personal memoir, Kielburger inspires young people to engage with global issues, making this work a significant contribution to the genres of biography and juvenile nonfiction.
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This is the story that launched a movement.
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.
Free the Children 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,”” Free the Children has been translated into eight languages and served as inspiration for thousands of young people around the world.
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