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Region: Afghanistan
Porcupine
War-torn Afghanistan could not seem farther from Newfoundland, but it is about to change twelve-year-old tomboy Jack Cooper (or Jacqueline, as her mother insists on calling her) forever. When her father is killed in the war, she watches helplessly as her mother crumbles under sorrow and depression. Jack and her younger sister and brother, Tessa [...]
Other Descriptors: Canada, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: abandonment, Death, Faith, Family, Foster children, Love, Peace, War Leave a comment
Ziba Came On A Boat
Ziba came on a boat. Sitting in the crowded hull, with her mother’s arms around her, Ziba remembers all that she has left behind. They hope to find peace and safety in a new land, but where will their journey end.
Other Descriptors: Asia, Primary (Gr. K-3), Realistic Fiction Comments closed
Middle East
This book made in-depth look at the peoples and laces of this diverse and fascinating region-from the cradle of civilization to the powerful countries that playa central role in today’s global economy and politics.
Other Descriptors: Africa, All Ages, Asia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Nonfiction, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Themes: Middle East Comments closed
The Roses in My Carpets
When a young boy and his mother and sister come to a refugee camp to escape the war in Afghanistan, he finds some comfort in the beauty of the carpets he is learning to weave.
The Breadwinner
Because the Taliban rulers of Kabul, Afghanistan, impose strict limitations on women’s freedom and behavior, eleven-year-old Parvana must disguise herself as a boy so that her family can survive after her father’s arrest.
Other Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) Themes: freedom, gender role, Hardship, Money, Taliban, work 1 Comment
Mud City
This final book in the trilogy begun in The Breadwinner and Parvana’s Journey paints a devastating portrait of life in refugee camps and shows the resourcefulness of children who endure great suffering there.
Other Descriptors: Asia, Fiction, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) Themes: Flowers, Loneliness, Rulers and leaders 1 Comment
Parvana’s Journey
After her father’s death, Parvana, now thirteen-years-old, continues to search for her mother in war-torn Afghanistan, joining with two younger children who are also struggling to survive. Sequel to The Breadwinner.
The Story Of My Life: An Afghan Girl On The Other Side Of The Sky
Ahmedi was born just as the war between the mujahideen and the Soviets reaches its peak in Afghanistan. When she steps on a land mine, her world becomes much smaller than the dreams and hopes in her heart. With Tamim Ansary.
Other Descriptors: Asia, Biography, Intermediate (Gr. 4-8) Themes: Jews in Russia, Voyages and travels Comments closed
Under the Persimmon Tree