Kiss the Dust

AvElizabeth Laird

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Kiss the Dust, with a cover illustration by Roshi Rouzbehani, an author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this 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, and 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?This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An introduction by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-06-26
Mått:129 x 197 x 17 mm
Vikt:192 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:Pan Macmillan
Medarbetare:Roshi Rouzbehani
ISBN:9781035034703

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Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of many much-loved children's books. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Jake's Tower, Red Sky in the Morning, Secret Friends, A Little Piece of Ground, The Garbage King and The Fastest Boy in the World. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.Roshi Rouzbehani is an illustrator based in London, originally from Iran. As an artist committed to social issues like gender equality and women’s rights – her art is more than just visuals, it’s a tool for change and dialogue. Her goal is to use art to start conversations, raise awareness, and make a meaningful impact.