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The Tyrant's Daughter

The Tyrant's Daughter

Published in
2014
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Description

The account of a royal Middle Eastern family exiled to the American suburbs. When her father is killed in a coup, 15-year-old Laila flees from the war-torn middle east to a life of exile and anonymity in the U.S. Gradually she adjusts to a new school, new friends, and a new culture, but while Laila sees opportunity in her new life, her mother is focused on the past. She’s conspiring with CIA operatives and rebel factions to regain the throne their family lost. Laila can’t bear to stand still as an international crisis takes shape around her, but how can one girl stop a conflict that spans generations?
Age
11-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
304 pages

Why to read

  • Insight into the life of a refugee
  • Exploration of cultural differences
  • Strong female protagonist
  • Engaging and thought-provoking plot