Guantanamo Boy

Praise for the UK Edition

"This powerful and humane book shows that hatred is never an answer, and proves the pointlessness of torture and the danger of thinking of anyone as ‘other.'''-Sunday Times "Children's Book of the Week"

"One of her greatest achievements is to make the frightening monotony of the two years he suffers so full of suspense." -The Observer

"An excellent novel . . . superb."-The Times

"Exteremely powerful, and the descriptions of torture are genuinely harrowing."-The Guardian

"Timely, gritty fiction."-Times Review

"Could it happen? It has happened. That's why teenagers should read this book."-The Irish Times

"The argument is as well balanced as the moral outrage is palpable."-The Financial Times

"Rising star: Anna Perera. Her novel highlights the teenagers sent to the camp as it tugs readers into its vivid nightmare journey."-The Independent

"Guantanamo Boy's ability to deal with difficult issues surrounding the camp makes it a compelling read for people of all ages and a remarkable achievement." -Politics.co.uk

"Compulsively readable . . . a powerful novel, sure to generate debate." -Courier Mail

"Exploring the war on terror through the eyes of a child, Perera handles this confronting subject matter with great sensitivity." -Daily Telegraph (Australia)