1. A Long Way Gone is a auto- biography written by Ishmael Beah, A former child soldier. I would give this book 5 out of 5 stars because this book is a truly breathtaking experience.However I strongly believe before you read this book, reader discretion is advised. This book is about a child’s first hand experience with death and murder. This book is NOT for the weak hearted.

2. This background is a picture of my hometown, and where my journey took place. It all started when I was 12, around 19?? in Sierra Leone, Africa. Me and my friends made a rap band to kill some of our spare time. We entered contests and talent show a lot. I used to help my mother cook, and I would cook for my brothers sometimes. I also learned to farm on my journey, but it was hard work. I would eat oranges off the trees all the time. Now I live in New York City and go to school with my friends.

3. Ishmael: Hi Junior! Junior: Hey. Ishmael: I just finished working on the house with dad. Junior: Well I have to go pack for our trip to Mattru Jong for the talent contest.

4. Ishmael: Junior I’m scared. I’ve been hearing about the rebels attacking our village. I hope Mom and Dad are okay. Junior: Calm down Ishmael, I’m sure they are fine, we can ask people if they know anything about it tomorrow. Ishmael: Okay……

5. Ishmael: No one knows anything about our village Junior, and our parents didn’t come to find us. Junior: Its going to be okay, we need to leave tomorrow, I’ve heard talk of the rebels coming our way.

6. Ishmael: I can’t believe we got away from the rebels today, I hope they never find us again……..

7. Ishmael: Junior I haven’t seen you since we got split up, were are you? (15 minutes later…) Ishmael: Junior…….. Ishmael: Junior, SAY SOMETHING BACK! (10 minutes later) Ishmael: ……….

8. Ishmael: Junior…………