The Philippines, 100 years ago. A boy called Samkad wants to become a man. He is desperate to be given his own shield, spear and axe. His best friend, Luki, wants to be a warrior too – but she is a girl and that is forbidden. Then a new boy arrives in the village and everything changes. He brings news that a people called ‘Americans’ are bringing war right to his home . . .
Tommy, Y7 says:
I liked how this book was told from the perspective of a tribal person. They thought that humans like us were monsters. It was a great adventure that had scuffles, journeys and just village life scenes. I also really liked the dog!
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