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Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
October 2008
Price:
$19.89
Format:
Reinforced Edition
Size:
9 x 10 in
Pages:
80 pp
Ages:
8-14
Grades:
2-10
ISBN-13: 9781599903217
ISBN-10: 1599903210
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Afghan Dreams
Young Voices of Afghanistan
By Michael Sullivan and Tony O'Brien
Photographs by Tony O'Brien
Book Description
With stunning photos and in their own words, two dozen Afghani children tell their stories
Tony O'Brien is a photo journalist who has been to Afghanistan many times in his work for major publications such as Time and Life. Here, he interviews children of all ages about their lives, their fears and their dreams. Their voices and their images are haunting, illuminating and make for compulsive and compulsory reading.
★”A photojournalist and a filmmaker visit “a country at war with itself and a country that has been a pawn in the wars of imperial interests for centuries” and return with compelling portraits of 35 of its boys and girls. The goofy grin of 13-year-old Najmudin in the final photo lightens the solemnity but strengthens the overall message that these resilient young folk haven’t lost their hope of better things to come.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Hope and despair dance uneasily with each other in this simple yet powerful book...Real and personally compelling." --VOYA
"Beautifully presented photo study." –BCCB“The book provides a sensitive, poignant, and respectful look at the lives of these young people. This is a timely, relevant, and well-executed offering.”–School Library Journal
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