The River and the Book, Paperback Book, By: Alison Croggon

This lyrical tale is the story of a landscape and community destroyed by Western greediness. The Bookseller Children's Buyer's GuideThis is a powerful and moving story about the exploitation of indigenous people by the First World. Parents in TouchThe book is a slim one and yet manages to encompass Simbalas journey beautifully. [I recommend this book for teachers who wish to teach their students about the deeper issues of exploitation and disparate power among people. I recommend this book also for people looking for an unforgettable tale about a strong woman who takes what courage she has and forges a path of her own meeting different people and learning to think beyond her horizons. Strongly recommended. The Book Wars blog About the Author: An award-winning poet playwright and author of the fantasy series The Books of Pellinor.