The 2011 Willow Awards
Snow Willow Nominee
Hare In The Elephant's Trunk, A
In 1987, soldiers invade Jacob’s village in Sudan. This is a story based on the Lost Boys of Sudan, and their seven years of struggle - starvation, attacks by wild animals and war - on their journey to freedom and education in Ethiopia. Jacob is the founder of Wadeng Wings of Hope.
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About the Author
Jan Coates’ interest in writing stemmed from her love of the written word and her interest in sharing her passion for literacy with young readers. Her favourite hotspots include the library, the badminton court, the cottage, and Frenchy’s. Jan’s work has appeared in Canadian Living Magazine, The Acadia Alumni Bulletin, The Chronicle Herald and on CBC Radio. Rainbows in the Dark was her first picture book and was published in 2005. She has also written six ESL illustrated chapter books and worked with Gary Blackwood during her WFNS Mentorship in 2009. A Hare in the Elephant’s Trunk (2010) is her first young adult novel. She lives in Wolfville with her husband and two children.
These videos are of Jacob Deng, the inspiration for the book, talking about Wadeng Wings of Hope and his experiences as a Lost Boy of Sudan.
Book Reviews
Suggested Activities
- Wadeng Wings of Hope is a Canadian registered charitable society dedicated to raising funds for children's education in Southern Sudan. Preview the documentary, read FAQs, and check out some opportunities to help at their website.
- Sudanese war orphans are telling their stories to recapture their history and cultural heritage. Read some of these at Lost Boys Reunited.
- Several documentary videos are available for loan from Saskatchewan Public Libraries, including The Lost Boys of Sudan. Choose one to borrow, and invite your parents and friends to watch with you.
Teacher Resources
- Teacher's guide, compliments of Fitzhenry & Whiteside
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