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What are some vocabulary words from the book stolen children by Peg Kehret?

Here are some vocabulary words from the book "Stolen Children" by Peg Kehret:

1. Abduct: To illegally take someone away, especially by force.

2. Assimilate: To adapt or integrate to a different culture or group.

3. Devastating: Extremely destructive or damaging.

4. Desperation: A state of complete hopelessness or despair.

5. Displace: To force someone to leave their home or country.

6. Genocide: The deliberate and systematic killing of a particular group of people.

7. Identity: The distinctive characteristics of a person or group.

8. Indigenous: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.

9. Oppression: The use of force to control or limit a group of people.

10. Prejudice: An unfair negative opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge or experience.

11. Resilience: The ability to recover from difficulties or setbacks.

12. Restitution: The process of making amends for a wrong or injury.

13. Survival: The state of continuing to exist, especially in spite of difficult circumstances.

14. Trauma: A psychological injury or shock resulting from experiencing a disturbing event.

15. Triumph: A great victory or achievement.

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