Blue Gold - Couverture souple

Stewart, Elizabeth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 155451634X ISBN 13 : 9781554516346

Editeur : Annick Press Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Coltan, or "blue gold," is a rare mineral used in making cell phones and computers. Across continents, the lives of three teen girls are affected by the "blue gold" trade. Sylvie's family had to flee the Democratic Republic of the Congo after her father was killed by a rogue militia gang in the conflict for control of coltan. The refugee camp where she now lives is deplorable, and Sylvie yearns for a way out--to save not only herself, but her remaining family. Laiping labors in a Chinese factory, soldering components for cell phones. She had left her small village to make her fortune, but the factory conditions are crushing, and the constant pressure to send money home adds to her misery. Yet when Laiping tries to improve her situation, she sees what happens to those who dare question the electronics company's policies. Fiona is a North American girl who, in one thoughtless moment, takes a picture on her cell phone she comes to regret. In the aftermath, she learns not only about trust and being true to oneself, but the importance of fighting for what is right. All three teens are unexpectedly linked by these events.

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À propos de l'auteur

Elizabeth Stewart writes for film, television, and the internet. Her novel, "The Lynching of Louie Sam," received much acclaim, including the International Reading Association's Notable Books for a Global Society 2013 award. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Annick Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 155451634X
• ISBN 13: 9781554516346
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Newbigging Martha
• Nombre de pages: 304
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible