jammu and kashmir (india)

". . . For fourteen-year-old Reya Kandhari, her story always starts the same: with the fabled line of Bookweavers, tracing centuries back to the lost Yogis--the mythical guardians of Kasmiri culture who created the world itself. As a result, Reya's entire life has been shaped by words. Words of mystique and mythology. Words of magic that allow her father, the Bookweaver, to bring his stories to life. Words of power that make him the target of tyrants who will stop at nothing to destroy magic in Kasmira. Living in disguise as a peasant in the fields, Reya's sole focus is protecting the Bookweaver's secret. But when her father is taken, Reya must flee deep into the jungle, alone with her best friend Nina and one ancient book. Grappling with Reya's newfound magic, the two girls find themselves in the center of a war of liberation where magic reigns unchecked, and destiny takes a dark turn. As the stakes get higher, Reya realizes that her father's legacy contains more power than she ever imagined. For Reya Kandhari is more than just a fugitive--she is a symbol of revolution. And that makes her a threat"--Provided by publisher.

"Shahana lives alone with her younger brother in the shadow of the Line of Control, the border patrolled by Pakistani and Indian soldiers that divides Kashmir in two. Life is hard, but Shahana ekes out a living with her beautiful embroidery. Then she finds a boy lying unconscious near the border. Zahid is from across the Line of Control, and Shahana takes a terrible risk by sheltering him. But how can she give Zahid up to the authorities when she knows he'll be imprisoned --or worse?"--Back cover.

Contains twenty-seven essays in which the authors debate questions related to India and Pakistan, discussing the likelihood of nuclear war between the two nations, the status of human rights, the response of the world community to India and Pakistan, and the future of the countries.

Basharat Peer chronicles the years he spent living in the Kashmir region, which has been fought over by Pakistan and India since 1989, a conflict which has caused more than 70,000 deaths. Peer outlines the many memorable moments he has seen, both as a child and as an adult.

Explores the history of the conflicts between four nuclear powers, including India, Pakistan, China, and Russia; and warns that the long-held grudges could erupt into a full-scale nuclear confrontation.

Collection of poetry reflecting the author's Kashmiri-American roots.

When Maximilian Ophulus is murdered by his Kashmiri Muslim driver, a mysterious figure who calls himself Shalimar the clown, authorities uncover a dangerous link between the murderer and the victim's daughter.

Explores the history of the conflicts between four nuclear powers, including India, Pakistan, China, and Russia; and warns that the long-held grudges could erupt into a full-scale nuclear confrontation.