Warlands (Rollercoasters)

No one really knew the true story of Uncle Ho's early life before he came to Amy's family. All they knew was that he was a Vietnamese orphan, born among the bombings and terrors of war. But the warland nightmares in Uncle Ho's head won't go away.Themes: long term effects of war, disability, loss of cultural identity, adapting to new environments, extended families, storytellingTeaching Focus:* Multiple narrative perspectives* The development of powerful themes and ideas* Media representation of war* Cross-curricular work with Citizenship and HistoryRecommended for lower ability students in Years 8 and 9