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.
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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The King's Rifle: A Novel
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780061582660 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 03/24/2009 |
Edition description: | Original |
Pages: | 224 |
Product dimensions: | 5.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d) |
Age Range: | 16 - 18 Years |