Description
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?
A highly topical, award-winning novel from a truly great writer for children
About the Author
Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books, including The Garbage King, The Prince Who Walked with Lions and The Fastest Boy in the World. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.
Book Information
ISBN 9781509826728
Author Elizabeth Laird
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 182g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 16mm
