Kiss the Dust

Kiss the Dust

by ElizabethLaird (Author)

Synopsis

Kiss the Dust by Elizabeth Laird is an unforgettable, award-winning novel of conflict, persecution and the hardships faced by refugees.

Tara is an ordinary teenager. Although her country, Kurdistan, is caught up in a war, the fighting seems far away. It hasn't really touched her. Until now.

The secret police are closing in. Tara and her family must flee to the mountains with only the few things they can carry. It is a hard and dangerous journey - but their struggles have only just begun. Will anywhere feel like home again?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Main Market
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Published: 13 Jul 2017

ISBN 10: 1509826726
ISBN 13: 9781509826728
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A highly topical, award-winning novel from a truly great writer for children

Media Reviews
Weaves compelling facts about the conflict between the Arabs and the Kurds into a gripping tale about one family's escape to freedom. --Publishers Weekly starred review
An important contribution to the growing number of refugee stories. --Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books including The Garbage King, The Fastest Boy in the World and Dindy and the Elephant. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.