A Story About Peace
By Ines Viegas Oliveira
Translated by Rosa Churcher Clarke
Two men argue in a distant and cold country. Words pierce and injure their hearts. In order to resolve the problem once and for all, two men decide to fight a duel. They start back to back, each one counting a hundred paces before turning to shoot. 1, 2, 3, 4 There they go, walking away. So many steps separating them. 5, 6, 7, 8... One keeps walking, and walking, and walking some more, and his surroundings become more animated and vibrant, each page burgeoning with colour and activity, circuses and marching bands and more. But what, he wonders, is the other one thinking? What lies ahead for them both? How far do you go before your anger dissipates and you crave the company of a friend? A story with a surprising turn of events, The Duel will help young readers see what can happen when you choose to turn away from violence and in the direction of curiosity and friendship and an open heart.
Seven Stories Press
Hardback
64 pages