CAT BAUER

"A challenging and thought-provoking collection of new poetry and prose from some of the industry's most prestigious and talented authors and illustrators. Ideal for use in schools to help educate children when dealing with the topic of war, each contribution depicts a strong anti-war message and will serve as a cry for peace in these troubled times. All royalties and publisher's profits will go to UNICEF to directly fund the bringing of aid to child victims of the war in Iraq." Amazon.co.uk

Talented writers and illustrators from all over the world have come together to produce this book.

They were inspired by their feelings about the conflict in Iraq, though the wars covered in this collection range from a 13th Century Crusade, through the earlier wars of the 20th Century, to recent conflicts in Nigeria, the Falklands, Kosovo and South Africa, right up to what was happening in Iraq in 2003.

With over one hundred and fifty poems, stories andpictures about war and peace, Lines in the Sand offers hope for the future.

Compiled and edited by Mary Hoffman and Rhiannon Lassiter