rating it highly for its ability to teach students about global issues and empathy. : Some critics, such as those from the Canadian Review of Materials
(Jacques), a homeless veteran suffering from severe PTSD after serving as a Canadian peacekeeper in Rwanda. Critical Reception Realistic and Gripping : Reviewers on
, found it occasionally "didactic" (too preachy), though they still praised its effectiveness in explaining genocide to young audiences. Key Themes Shattered by Eric Walters | Goodreads
: The novel is frequently used in classrooms, with educators on Teachers Pay Teachers