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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
160
Age Group
9-12 Years
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a historical fiction novel for middle-grade readers that follows a determined girl living in Kabul during the late 1990s, when the Taliban’s rule shapes every day. The central themes are loyalty, resilience, and the love that binds a family and friends under pressure. The tone is compassionate, honest, and hopeful, inviting readers who enjoy character-driven stories with real-world context.
Story-led and tightly paced, the narrative blends intimate moments with a stark historical backdrop to create an immersive reading experience. Readers will feel the urgency of daily life under siege and the courage it takes to care for loved ones. In the fifteenth-anniversary edition, a new map, a foreword, updated notes, and a glossary help young readers place events in context, while royalties from the sale support education projects for Afghan women and children.
Through a journey of risk and resourcefulness, the book centers on a young girl who must navigate danger and scarce resources to support her family. It offers a poignant look at resilience, community, and the small acts of courage that keep hope alive in the hardest times. This is a story that fosters empathy and prompts thoughtful discussion about history, humanity, and the power of education.
Readers finish with a deeper empathy for young people facing hardship, a broader curiosity about history, and a sense that courage and kindness can illuminate even difficult times. It leaves a lasting impression of resilience, social awareness, and the importance of education and opportunity for all children.
Product Details
Author
Deborah Ellis
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
160
Language
English
SKU
9781554987658
ISBN
9781554987658
Reading Age
9-12 Years
Dimensions
13.3x1.3x20.3cm
Binding
Hardback
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