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Free The Children

Author: Craig Kielburger

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, Free the Children has been translated into eight languages and served as inspiration for thousands of young people around the world.

About this book

Format: Trade Paperback

Dimensions: 262 Pages, 8.3 x 5.6 x 1 in

Published: January 1, 2007

Publisher: Me to We Books

ISBNs associated with this title:

ISBN - 10:0978437500

ISBN - 13:9780978437503

Reviews

  • By Christian Science Monitor

    "Reads . . . like adventure story . . . with a controversial, vivid style that is mercifully free of jargon or cynicism, Kielburger introduces readers to the children and reformers he met during his trip through Bangladesh, Thailand, Nepal, India and Pakistan."

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