Product Description: In Children of War, a companion title to Off to War: Voices of Soldiers' Children, Deborah Ellis turns her attention to tragic victims of the Iraq war — Iraqi children.
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"A forced pen-pal exchange turns into an opportunity for real communication between Illinois sixth-grader Abby Carson and Sadeed Bayat, the best English-language student in his Afghan village.
"Born with a cleft lip, Zulaikha struggles to feel worth in a society that values women by their marriage prospects…Then, by chance, Zulaikha meets Meena, a former professor, who begins to teach her to read and write just as American soldiers arrive, b
As Fadi's family is preparing to flee to the U.S., Fadi's little sister is lost.
"Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, 11-year-old Parvana has rarely been outdoors.
"In this sequel to The Breadwinner (2001), 13-year-old Parvana buries her father, disguises herself as a boy, and sets out across war-torn Afghanistan to find the surviving members of her family.
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A celebration of Pullman porters is the focus of this new picture-book edition of Langston Hughes' classic poem.
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One president was too big to get himself into a bathtub; another's legacy was unknown — but once more is known about the men who have become U.S. President, more may aspire to it!
The traditional tale of a poor boy who finds fame and fortune with the help of a cat is presented here in straightforward language. Limited color and boldly lined illustrations highlight the tale's drama and satisfying conclusion.