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Shooting Kabul

Shooting Kabul

Published in
2009
3.94
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Description

In the summer of 2001, twelve-year-old Fadi's family secretly escapes from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to the United States. When their journey takes a disastrous turn, Fadi is left grasping at the unthinkable: his younger sister, Mariam, gets lost in the city of Kabul. Fadi has to adjust to a new life in San Francisco and carry the guilt of his sister's disappearance. To cope, he begins photographing the city, hoping to somehow make it back to Kabul and find his sister.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Broadens perspective about the plight of refugees.
  • Provides a glimpse into Afghanistan's culture and history.
  • Touches upon complex themes like guilt, acceptance, and perseverance in a kid-friendly manner.
  • It is a gripping story that keeps you hooked till the end.