Praise for Drone Child from Kirkus, Library Journal and others “A brainy, irresistible hero braves captivity to protect his family in this riveting tale.” - Kirkus Reviews.Raves from Library Journal and AudioFile.“Intriguing storyline. The writing is rich and evocative.” - Denolyn Carroll, African American Literature Book Club. "Highly recommended for a wide range of readers." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, The Midwest Book Review.“The writing is well edited, smooth, and impactful. Mixing invented situations with well-vetted facts abour the Congo, Rothman creates a tense narrative in which scenes of degradation and violence are effective without being overly graphic. A discussion guide at book's end makes it an interesting choice for book clubs.YA: Mature YAs may also be interested in Lemba’s compelling story.” - BlueInk Review, summarized in ALA’s Booklist.“A gripping, brutal account of a near-future African war, narrated by a young soldier... Purifier general 'Demon Killer' is an astonishingly effective portrait of a sociopath...” - BookLife.“A harsh but compelling discussion on the real-world plight of child soldiers, Drone Child should be lauded for the frank conversations it has the power to open for younger readers.” - Readers’ Favorite.”A disturbing novel on the harsh realities of what is happening in Africa. The characters are well developed and really makes you care about what is happening to them. The story is well told and is a quick read. I highly recommend this book to all.” Ron B., Reviewer, NetGalley. Buy book
