What’s the book about?
Once, there was a man who rescued 20,000 boys from almost certain death. That man was my father. One of those boys was me. This is our story.
During the Second Sudanese Civil War, thousands of boys were displaced or orphaned. In 1989, Mecak Ajang Alaak led the Lost Boys on a four-year journey from Ethiopia to Kenya to protect them from becoming child soldiers. This is the abridged account of that extraordinary true story.
Recommended for:
Ages 12+.
Three reasons to read it:
- The book provides a personal account of Alaak’s experiences as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. It offers younger readers a unique perspective on the challenges and hardships faced by refugees fleeing war and seeking safety.
- Alaak’s journey from Sudan to Australia is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity. His story inspires young readers to persevere in the face of challenges and to appreciate the importance of family, community, and compassion.
- The book serves as an educational resource that introduces young readers to important topics such as refugee experiences, cultural diversity, and global citizenship.
Buy a copy of Father of the Lost Boys for Younger Readers here.
About the author:
Yuot A. Alaak is an Australian writer whose memoir, Father of the Lost Boys, was shortlisted for the City of Fremantle Hungerford Award (2019), the Western Australian Premier’s Book Award (2020) and the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Award (2021).
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