Theme: addiction

Wanting Mor

Jameela and her family live in a poor, war-torn village in Afghanistan. Even with her cleft lip and lack of educational opportunities, Jameela feels relatively secure, sustained by her Muslim faith and the love of her mother, Mor. But when Mor dies, Jameela’s father impulsively decides to start a new life in Kabul. Jameela is [...]

Descriptors: Afghanistan, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , » 4 Comments