`I wanted to see my family even if it meant dying with them.’

1. Grief from Saidu’s death.

2. Symbolism in the description of nature.

3. Meeting with Gasemu.

i) The fragility of their happiness.

4. The attack: 

i) Their hope is quickly destroyed.

ii) They are once again faced with the horrors of the war. 

iii) Array of emotions that 13-year-olds have to deal with. 

Learner Preparation for LESSON 28:

1. Learners to read CHAPTER 12.

2. Learners to consider the following for discussion:

i) How are the boys manipulated and indoctrinated as soldiers?