Suleiman the Magnificent and the Story of Istanbul (Treasures from the East S.)
by Julia Marshall
In Pakistan, Amal holds onto her dream of being a teacher even after becoming an indentured servant to pay off her family's debt to the wealthy and corrupt Khan family.
White Needle (Shadow Squadron, #5) (Shadow Squadrom)
by Carl Bowen
Ryan Cross and the Shadow Squadron have been assigned to recover a chemical weapon that has been stolen by an extremist wing of the Syrian rebels before it can be launched against an unknown target.
Jamal the little camel is separated from his mama, baba, and their caravan by a freak sandstorm.
Deborah Ellis' trilogy has been a phenomenal success, both critically and commercially. Now young readers can experience this entire epic story in one volume. The Breadwinner is set in Afghanistan, where 11-year-old Parvana lives with her family in a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul. When her father is arrested for the crime of having a foreign education, the family is left with no money or resources. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy and become t...
Julia Johnson and Emily Styles guide readers the reader through Arabia in a charming alphabet rhyme. Having both lived in Dubai at various stages of their lives, this mother and daughter team present the people and customs of the land with vivacity and vigour. Expressive full colour illustrations complement each rhyme. From visiting a souq filled with sacks of spices to climbing up a high jebel with Jameela, the reader is taken on an exciting journey through the land, as they meet its people and...
Sarah and her classmates go on a class trip to the City of Moon. It is a beautiful city watered by springs and surrounded by gardens, however Sarah wanders off and gets lost from her classmates. Will Sarah find her way back? Will her teacher find her? Find out how Sarah's cleverness will save her. Proceeds from the sales of the book will be utilized to help orphans world-wide.
Beautifully illustrated and undeniably moving, this is the story of a little Afghan girl's dreams of peace. As her country is wracked by war, a girl's imagination drifts toward the idea of peace for her people and for her country. Her powerful dreams soon take wing and fill the homes and hearts of those around her, uniting a people in their common desire for peace.
The Tale of the Envier and the Envied/The Sleeper Awakened/Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (Arabian Nights)
by Melodie
“Weber’s timeless, folk-style tale will strike a chord for young readers who will share Shimri’s frustration.” – Jewish Telegraphic Agency The people of ancient Jerusalem must walk far to get their water. Shimri is too young to help in the fields. But by watching his family at home, he solves a problem that baffles a king - proving that big ideas can indeed come from small mouths.
From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps ____________________ Menes is training as a scribe in the local temple, and to earn extra money to help his poor family, he agrees to assist rich old Maiarch. Menes must write a prayer to rid Maiarch of an old family ghost. But what if the ghost is actually more human than supernatural? It will take all of Menes's skill and ingenuity to find out the trut...
In the vein of timely titles such as Katherine Applegate's Wishtree and Alan Gratz's Refugee comes a touching, accessible middle-grade debut about the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, as well as the life-changing power of friendship and standing as an ally. There used to be an empty chair at the back of Mrs. Khan's classroom, but on the third Tuesday of the school year a new kid fills it: nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee. The whole class is curious about this new boy--he doesn't seem to smil...
The Leopard Poachers (Collins Big Cat Arabic Reading Programme)
by Kathy Hoopman
Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Level 16 books offer more complex, underlying themes that give opportunities for children to understand causes and points of view. A wide range of language structures is u...