The Conquerors [Paperback]

David McKee (Author)

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Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Andersen Press; New edition (Aug 23 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1842704680
ISBN-13: 978-1842704684
Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 0.3 x 28.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 181 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #908,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Grade 2-5 - A General, who rules a large country where the people believe that "their way of life [is] the best," conquers nearby nations "So they can be like us." When he and his army finally invade the only realm not under his dominion, its citizens offer no resistance. Instead, they welcome the soldiers. When fresh forces are sent in, they, too, become completely acculturated. Food and customs wend their way back to the General's land, while he remains oblivious to the ways in which he and his people have been enriched by their contact with their neighbors. Executed in oil pastels, McKee's cartoon illustrations show troops dressed in red and blue marching in lockstep behind their leader in his Napoleon-like hat, drooping mustache, and gold epaulets. In a comical spread, one group of soldiers ordered home from the small country meanders along the top of the pages, laughing and talking, while their replacements march in strict formation below. Readers will not fail to note how ridiculous the General and his army appear during their homecoming parade as they erroneously chant, "We are the conquerors." The title's irony and the futility of war are evident in this modern fable. Pair it with Mem Fox's Feathers and Fools (Harcourt, 1996) to spark a lively discussion. - Marianne Saccardi, Norwalk Community College, CT
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"Readers will not fail to note how ridiculous the General and his army appear during their homecoming parade as they erroneously chant, "We are the conquerors." The title's irony and the futility of war are evident in this modern fable." —School Library Journal

"The simple presentation of this serious theme makes a fine conversation opener." —Horn Book

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