- Published: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2009.
- Year Published: 2009
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Description: 183 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
- Language: English
- Format: Book
ISBN/Standard Number
- 9781416949299
- 1416949291
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Subjects
- Letters -- Fiction.
- Pen pals -- Fiction.
- Family life -- Fiction. -- Afghanistan
- Family life -- Fiction. -- Illinois
- Afghanistan -- Fiction.
- Illinois -- Fiction.
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Call number: Y Fiction
Available Copies: Downtown Youth, Malletts Youth, Traverwood Youth, West Youth
Additional Details
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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Magnificent
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.
really good book
This book is about a growing friendship.Through the book they realize the letters are traveling between seas and culture.
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