DRONE CHILD IBD

Sinopsis

Lemba Adula is the perfect 15-year-old--brilliant, hardworking and polite to his elders. He excels at flying drones and coaxing new tricks out of smartphones and computers.But murderous Congolese rebels kidnap Lemba and force him to kill. He also must train other child soldiers and even help hijack a giant container ship.Drone Childáis a powerful thriller and adventure story recommended for mature readers aged 18 and above. Younger readers should receive guidance and engage in dialogue with parents, teachers or librarians due to the bookâÇÖs mature content.áSex traffickers kidnap LembaâÇÖs sister, a gifted rumba singer, highlighting a real-life crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also,áDrone Childácontains elements of violence.The novel includes satirical passages that critically address the inhumanity of violence-loving individuals. Lemba is a crack shot both on the firing range and when hunting for food. At the same time, heâÇÖs far from the typical action hero and empathizes with the families of the people he must kill.For authenticity and cultural sensitivity, author David H. Rothman enlisted the expertise of two Congolese fact-checkers. Junior Boweya is a translator, software localization expert, and businessman. Jean Felix Mwema Ngandu is a former Mandela Washington Fellow and prominent civic activist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Both experts endorse the book and hope for translations into Lingala and French. Rothman has long been interested in issues affecting developing countries, especially technological ones.Positive reviews have appeared ináKirkus,áThe Midwest Book Review, and the American Library AssociationâÇÖsáBooklist. 'A hefty tapestry interwoven with the possibilities for change,' says the African American Literature Book Club. 'In the context of our current times, this is a hope worth having.'The second edition includes a new cover and a discussion guide for book clubs, parents, teachers and librarians.áDrone Childáalso offers an informative section that compares events in the book with real happenings in the Congo.Additionally, the war in Ukraine makes this thriller more relevant than ever due to the moral questions that arise regarding drones and war in general,áincluding atrocities against civilians.DonâÇÖt miss out! Read Drone Child and dive into LembaâÇÖs captivating journey.