Forgotten fire

"Jack the Bookman Apr/02."
"Overview: A National Book Award Finalist. In 1915 Vahan Kenderian is living a life of privilege as the youngest son of a wealthy Armenian family in Turkey. This secure world is shattered when some family members are whisked away while others are murdered before his eyes. Vahan loses his home and family, and is forced to live a life he would never have dreamed of in order to survive. Somehow Vahan's incredible strength and spirit help him endure, even knowing that each day could be his last."
"In 1915, Vahan Kenderian's life of privilege is shattered when family and friends disappear or are shot before his eyes in the Armenian Genocide."@en
"The story of how Vahan Kenderian survived the Turkish massacre of the Armenians in 1915."@en
""Based on a true story, this...historical novel tells about the Turkish genocide of the Armenians. Vahan Kenderian, age 12 when his home is torn apart, sees many of his family and friends butchered before his eyes." Booklist. "Bagdasarian has created a story that is a tribute to the human ability to endure. Because of the sexual and physical violence, this book is recommended for mature readers.""@en
"This vividly told story tells of the genocide carried out against Armenians in Turkey during World War I. One of many learn that life's twists can make or break the human spirit."