Chanda's Wars

Title: Chanda's Wars  Author:  Allan Stratton

Date started: 20 September Date finished: 2 October

What was the book about?

Chanda’s mother passed away 6 months ago and she has to raise her brother and sister up. She had to stop going school, start working and get some money for her and the family. Chanda was told to go to Tiro where her mother was left to die. Chanda and her brother and sister got there and was greated from her grandma and was told that she was going to marry there next door neighbor's son.

What did you like about the book?

Chanda tries her hardest to find her brother and sister. Every time she goes somewhere dangerous a boy named Nelson will always track her down and follow her to make sure she’s safe but has a lot of excuses.

What was your favourite part of the book?

All of it.

How many stars would you give this book? Colour the stars.

(5 – Excellent, 1 – Poor)

I give this book five stars. It is very interesting and a touching book. No one can read Chanda’s Wars and remain untouched by this girl and how she is going through life without a mother.