But it could be, and should be, used in the right circumstances. I offer strong reservations because the book will likely be controversial especially in some communities, and it is certainly not appropriate for just any high school classroom. However, it should be reserved for the serious, mature student and the literature or an advanced social studies classroom. There is some language along with animal procreation, pain and sorrow, blood and death.ĭespite the mature themes, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD is worthy of study, even in a public school setting. School Library Journal’s Rating: Grade 9 and olderĬonsidering the mature themes of the book, this is only appropriate for serious students who wish to study real literature and make deep connections. Henrichon’s desert-hued palette brings the setting alive, ripe with the smell of sand and the piercing heat of the sun baking the back of the neck. PRIDE OF BAGHDAD is not about the lions or the zoo or the war in Iraq, but rather it is about survival, life, freedom, and in the hands of Vaughan the story becomes a piece of unforgettable modern literature and is well deserving of the designation of “classic”. Inspired by a true story, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD follows the struggle for survival of four lions freed from the Baghdad zoo after the US invasion in 2003. PUBLISHER: Vertigo (an imprint of DC Comics)
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