Format:
Book
Author:
Vaughan, Brian K.
Title:
Pride of Baghdad : inspired by a true story = Kibriyāʼ Baghdād / written by Brian K. Vaughan ; art by Niko Henrichon ; lettering by Todd Klein.
Publisher, Date:
New York : DC Comics, c2006.
Description:
1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Summary:
A heartbreaking look at what it's like to live in a war zone. Inspired by true events, this story tells of four lions that escape from the Baghdad Zoo during a bombing raid in 2003 and encounter other animals that offer unique perspectives, such as a tortoise that survived World War I. They begin to question the nature of freedom. Can it be achieved without being earned? What is its price? What do the lions owe the zookeepers who took care of them at the cost of keeping them in captivity? Where should they go? What should they eat? The four lions soon realize that a desert city is nothing like the grassy savannas of their memories. Their experiences mirror those of the Iraqi citizens displaced by the conflict. An allegorical tale with compelling and believable characters, Baghdad makes it clear that without self-determination, there can be no freedom.
Target Audience Note:
9 & up.
Subjects:
Iraq War, 2003-2011 -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Lion -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Zoo animals -- Comic books, strips, etc.
Genre:
Graphic novels.
Other Author:
Henrichon, Niko.
Klein, Todd.
Notes:
"Suggested for mature readers"--from back cover.
LCCN:
2006286701
ISBN:
1401203140 (hardcover)
9781401203146 (hardcover)
9781401203153 (pbk.)
9781442064041 (hc.)
Other Number:
83977240
System Availability:
77
Current Holds:
0
Control Number:
542129
Call Number:
741.5/973
Course Reserves:
0
# System items in:
74