For nine years, from 1973 to1982, Nawuth Keat lived in terror of the Khmer Rouge. He saw members of his family murdered, was forced into slavery, was starved, and suffered from terrible illness. Here is the true story of how he survived. Map. Afterword. Time line. Full-color photographs.
Title alpha Alive in the Killing Fields: Surviving the Khmer Rouge Genocide
Category History High
Pages Count 128
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Cambodia. The Khmer Rouge. Murder. Money. Farming. Family. Leaving home. Labor camps. Forced labor. Hiding out. Starvation. The jungle. Genocide. Atrocities of war. Illness. The Vietnamese. Escape. Refugee camps. Thailand. Pretending. Traveling. The immigrant experience.
SRC Level 5.600000
SRC Points 9.000000
Lexile HL750L
Trim Size 5 1/4" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2009-10-12
JLG Release Date Feb 2010
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.