It's 1998. Civil war rages in the African nation of Sierra Leone. Saa is 14 years old. He lives in a small farming village with his parents and sisters. One day revel soldiers come and change Saa's life forever. What hope is there for a boy who suddenly finds himself all alone in a war-torn world? Reading Level: 0.0 to 0.5 Lexile Level: BR to 60L Word Count: 525 to 650 Great book for older students just beginning to learn English. High interest, low level.