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The boy with a rifle and the fairy of salvation: The story of an intelligent boy
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781093530018
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 11 2019
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What happens when innocence is forced to grow up at gunpoint?
The Boy with a Rifle is a haunting, deeply human story that confronts the brutal collision between childhood and violence. Through lyrical yet unflinching prose, the book follows a young boy pushed into a world he never chose-where fear replaces play, obedience replaces dreams, and survival becomes a daily act of courage.
This is not just a story about war or weapons. It is a story about lost childhoods, moral awakening, resilience, and the quiet rebellion of the human spirit. The rifle becomes more than an object-it is a symbol of power imposed, of innocence stolen, and of the painful question every reader must face: What does violence do to the soul of a child?
Blending literary depth with emotional intensity, this book speaks to readers who value stories with meaning-stories that linger long after the final page. It challenges indifference, exposes social injustice, and invites reflection on responsibility, compassion, and hope in a fractured world.
If you are looking for a powerful, thought-provoking read that combines storytelling with conscience, The Boy with a Rifle is a book you won't forget.
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