Book details
The Lost Child of Chernobyl: A Graphic Novel
Description
One April night, people living near Chernobyl see a bright light in the sky...Everyone is told to move out of the forbidden zone around the destroyed nuclear reactor, but two stubborn old ladies, Anna and Klara, refuse to leave.
Nine years later, the forest wolves bring a ragged child to their door - a child who has been living with wolves in the forbidden zone. Who is the lost child of Chernobyl and will Anna and Klara be able to find the child's family after all this time?
Inspired by the real events of the global environmental disaster at Chernobyl in April 1986, this haunting and deeply relevant graphic novel is about the place of humans in the natural world, about healing, survival and the meaning of home.
From the award-wining author of Peter in Peril, USBBY Outstanding International Book, and Me and Mrs Moon.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
beginner
Length
56 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: The graphic novel provides an accessible and engaging way to learn about the Chernobyl disaster, its impact on the environment and the people, particularly through the eyes of a child, which can resonate with readers of all ages.
- Emotional Connection: The visual storytelling in 'The Lost Child of Chernobyl' allows readers to connect emotionally with the characters and the events, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of the human side of historical events.
- Artistic Merit: Helen Bate's artwork in the graphic novel can be appreciated for its creativity and the way it conveys the story's mood and themes, offering an aesthetic experience in addition to the narrative.
- Unique Perspective: The book offers a unique perspective on the Chernobyl disaster by focusing on a child's experience, which is a viewpoint not often explored in other literature on the topic, providing new insights and a fresh angle on the incident.