An award-winning historical fiction title about a young boy named Fadi and his family’s dangerous escape from Afghanistan in the 1970s. As he and his family make their illegal escape, something goes terribly wrong and Fadi’s little sister is lost. Once in the Unites States, Fadi remains determined to locate his sister, but prospects seem slim—until Fadi hears about a photography competition that awards the winner with a trip to India. Could it be his chance to find Mariam? Based in part on the author’s husband’s experience fleeing Afghanistan in 1979, this book is beautifully written with strong themes of hope, love, and perseverance. Includes discussion questions and writing research ideas for further study, as well as some information about Afghanistan. 288 pgs, pb.
Shooting Kabul
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043173
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9781442401952
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- An award-winning historical fiction title that was based partly on the author’s husband’s own experience fleeing Afghanistan in 1979
- Meet Fadi, a young boy escaping Afghanistan in the 1970s when something went terribly wrong—his sister is lost
- Follows his and his family’s determined journey to recover her. Presents themes of hope, perseverance, and love
- Includes discussion questions, writing research ideas, and information about Afghanistan
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Publisher's Description of Shooting Kabul
In the summer of 2001, twelve year old Fadi’s parents make the difficult
decision to illegally leave Afghanistan and move the family to the
United States. When their underground transport arrives at the
rendezvous point, chaos ensues, and Fadi is left dragging his younger
sister Mariam through the crush of people. But Mariam accidentally lets
go of his hand and becomes lost in the crowd, just as Fadi is snatched
up into the truck. With Taliban soldiers closing in, the truck speeds
away, leaving Mariam behind.
Adjusting to life in the United States isn’t easy for Fadi’s family and as the events of September 11th unfold the prospects of locating Mariam in a war torn Afghanistan seem slim. When a photography competition with a grand prize trip to India is announced, Fadi sees his chance to return to Afghanistan and find his sister. But can one photo really bring Mariam home? Based in part on the Ms. Senzai’s husband’s own experience fleeing his home in Soviet controlled Afghanistan in the 1970s, Shooting Kabul is a powerful story of hope, love, and perseverance.
Adjusting to life in the United States isn’t easy for Fadi’s family and as the events of September 11th unfold the prospects of locating Mariam in a war torn Afghanistan seem slim. When a photography competition with a grand prize trip to India is announced, Fadi sees his chance to return to Afghanistan and find his sister. But can one photo really bring Mariam home? Based in part on the Ms. Senzai’s husband’s own experience fleeing his home in Soviet controlled Afghanistan in the 1970s, Shooting Kabul is a powerful story of hope, love, and perseverance.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | Paula Wiseman Books |
| Author: | N. H. Senzai |
| ISBN: | 9781442401952 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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