Annotated Peace Resource List

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Ted Studebaker
Moore, Joy
Ages: 8-12

Ted goes to work in Vietnam during the war without taking sides. What happens?

Tug of War: Peace Through Understanding Conflict
Webster-Doyle, Terrence
1990 105 p. Ages: 9-13

Conditioning, propaganda, "double-talk", inner conflict-- this illustrated book leads us to look at conflict that leads to war in new ways.

Twenty and Ten
Bishop, Claire Huchet
1956 76 p. Ages: 7-10
ISBN: 0140310762
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Twenty school children hide ten Jewish children from the Nazis occupying France during WWII.

War Game
Foreman, Michael
1993 Ages: 5-10

Four English boys emerge from the trenches of World War I during a Christmas Day cease-fire and join in an enlightening soccer game involving soldiers from both sides of the war, in a story based on an actual event.

The War Prayer
Twain, Mark
1923 82 p. Ages: 16-Adult
ISBN: 0060911131
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This striking parable portrays the double-edged prayers of a patriotic congregation sending their youth off to battle--by praying for victory they are also praying for the destruction of the enemy, the wanton and vicious destruction of (often innocent) human life. Said Mark Twain of this work, "I have told the whole truth in that, and only dead men can tell the truth in this world. It can be published after I am dead." Groth’s line drawings amplify the message.

The Way God Fights: War and Peace in the Old Testament
Barrett, Lois
1987 78 p. Ages: 10-Adult
ISBN: 0836134478
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Explains the concept of holy war in the OT and challenges the notion that the OT supports warfare. (Peace & Justice Series #1)

Weathering the Storm: Christian Pacifist Responses to War

1991 165 p. Ages: 14-Adult

Various authors-- Duane Friesen, Helmut Harder, James Longacre, Hubert Brown and others--write on experiences relating to the Persian Gulf War. Topics addressed include: pacifism and patriotism, Anabaptist beliefs in current war Situations, wars global and economic affects, nuclear war, the role of the mass media, pacifists in the workplace, youth and children during war, dehumanization of the "enemy." Includes discussion questions for each chapter.

Who Comes with Cannons?
Beatty, Patricia
1992 186 p. Ages: 10-14
ISBN: 0688110282
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In 1861, 12-year-old Truth, a Quaker girl from IN is staying with relatives who run a N. Carolina station on the Underground Railroad. Her world is changed by the beginning of the Civil War.

Why Do Wars Happen?
Slater, Don
1988 32 p. Ages: 6-9

Discusses the causes, effects, and ethical aspects of war and possible ways of preventing it.

World War Won
Pilkey, Dav
1987 29 p. Ages: 4-8

Two kings, a fox, and a raccoon race to build the highest stockpile of weapons.

Writing Peace: The Unheard Voices of Great War Mennonite Objectors
Mock, Melanie Springer
2003 346 p. Ages: 17-Adult
ISBN: 1931038090
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Mock gives riveting historical introduction into the experiences of Anabaptists and others during the time of WWI. She examines poetry, diaries, and other literature to explore their responses to the horrific events. Includes actual diaries of Gustav Gaeddert, John Neufeld, Jacob Meyer, and Ura Hostetler. Fascinating reading for older teenagers as they face their own decisions in times filled with wars and the threat of war.

The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Carme Agra Deedy
2000 Ages: 6-Adult
ISBN: 1561452084
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The bravery of the Danes and their king has inspired many legends--the most endearing one about the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. You may be surprised that this is legend and not fact, but the author includes helpful notes at the end about her research. What is fact is still remarkable: among Nazi-occupied countries, only Denmark rescued the overwhelming majority of its Jews through a swift and cooperative effort. Of the 500 Jews who were deported to a camp, all but 51 survived due in large part to the Danish government's intercession on their behalf. For more information on the book, and on the Danish resistance movement, see the Peachtree Publisher's website: www.peachtree-online.com .

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