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Reluctant student Abby chooses an Afghani pen pal, Sadeed. Because Sadeed's teacher disapproves of him corresponding with a girl, Sadeed writes to Abby in secret. A plot twist brings this story of international relations together; in the end, Abby becomes a more serious student while Sadeed questions gender roles.
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really good book submitted by sophas on July 13, 2011, 8:49am This book is about a growing friendship.Through the book they realize the letters are traveling between seas and culture.
Magnificent submitted by soccerforlife on August 10, 2011, 1:13pm Abby and Sadeed are two different people with two very different lives. But their thoughtful letters, accompanied by heartfelt souvenirs, bring them closer together and helps Abby pass the fifth grade.
Amazing submitted by Lizzy on August 8, 2013, 12:27pm Wow. this book is great. it has two people, living in very different parts of the world, corresponding. this book is very interesting, keeping you hooked as you see them both change, realize what great places they live in. a must-read.
amazing book submitted by peterflorence on June 18, 2014, 6:27pm Abby is falling behind on her schoolwork and has to do an extra credit project to pass sixth grade. The extra credit project is to become a pen pal with someone from a different contenint.
PUBLISHED
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2009.
Year Published: 2009
Description: 183 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
READING LEVEL
Lexile: 830
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781416949299
1416949291
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Elliott, Mark, 1967-
SUBJECTS
Letters -- Fiction.
Pen pals -- Fiction.
Family life -- Afghanistan -- Fiction.
Family life -- Illinois -- Fiction.
Afghanistan -- Fiction.
Illinois -- Fiction.