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Shooting Kabul (2010)

by N.H. Senzai(Favorite Author)
3.92 of 5 Votes: 4
ISBN
144240194X (ISBN13: 9781442401945)
languge
English
publisher
Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
review 1: In the summer of 2001, twelve year old Fadi’s parents make the difficult decision to illegally leave Afghanistan and move the family to the United States. When their underground transport arrives at the rendezvous point, chaos ensues, and Fadi is left dragging his younger sister Mariam through the crush of people. But Mariam accidentally lets go of his hand and becomes lost in the crowd, just as Fadi is snatched up into the truck. With Taliban soldiers closing in, the truck speeds away, leaving Mariam behind.
review 2: Fadi is a 12-13 year old boy from Afghanistan. All he is focused on now is to get back his sister from Afghanistan who was lost in their escape to USA. He tried to join a photo contest because the prize was a ticket to India which was right nex
... moret to Afghanistan. But when he gets attacked by two bullies, his camera breaks and he turns out being no were near first place. His hope was lost and he couldn't do anything about it, and then the most wonderful thing happened. "Shooting Kabul" is a book about hope, never giving up, friendship and honor. less
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ush
a little slow-going at times, but very touching at the end (if not a little unbelievably convenient)
19283746
Nice little informative read. To read with kids.
benieS
Lots of edits....
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