The Play of Little Soldier

This is a wonderful adaptation of Bernard Ashley's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, which was short listed for the Carnegie and the Guardian Fiction Awards. Kaninda is an ex-child soldier from East Africa, orphaned and living in London. When a child from a nearby estate is hit by a car, he is drawn into an inter-estate conflict. The story combines current conflicts in London with real war in Africa. Little Soldier is a gritty and gripping play with a fast-moving, exciting plot which will hook boys. The play can be used to explore:
different cultures (set in Africa in London)
urban gang culture and moral questions
literary and dramatic techniques and devices.

Product details

• Authors: Bernard Ashley
• Publisher: Pearson Elt
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.1970
• EAN: 9780435125813
• ISBN: 978-0-435-12581-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 209 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 206 g
• Series: Heinemann Plays for 11-14; Heinemann Plays for 11-14
• Subject: Education and learning > Learning aids/university-entrance diploma theory