Read extracts from Cane Warriors and When the World Was Ours which introduce themes of perspective and historical narratives. This activity encourages children to consider marginalised histories and power dynamics.

Level:
Third/Fourth Level – KS3

Explore themes of:
√ Different Sides and Perspectives √ History √ WWII √ Slavery √ Diverse Voices

Subject Checklist:
√ English Language √ Social Studies √ Expressive Arts

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Download the resources:

Whose-Side-Are-You-On-with-Liz-Kessler-and-Alex-Wheatle-EIBF-PDF

Whose-Side-Are-You-On-with-Liz-Kessler-and-Alex-Wheatle-EIBF-Word-Doc

Download extracts from When the World Was Ours and Cane Warriors by Liz Kessler and Alex Wheatle to accompany the resources:

Cane-Warriors-Proof-by Alex Wheatle p.1-2

When-the-World-Was-Ours-by-Liz-Kessler- p. 132-136

Further information:

If you enjoyed reading these books, why not check out some of the other titles published by Simon & Schuster and Andersen Press? When the World Was Ours, Cane Warrior and other books featured in our online resources are available for purchase through the Edinburgh Book Festival Shop here!

For full information on all of our schools and public events and to book your free schools tickets please visit www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on

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