In 1982, twelve-year-old Reza refuses to join Iran's war effort--until a tragedy and his mother's urging convince him to enlist, assured he will be granted paradise if he dies serving his country. Soon, Reza finds himself a POW in Iraq, where the guards are brutal, and only his friendship with his fellow POWs can help him make it through.
"In 1982 Iran, twelve-year-old Reza is more interested in music than war, but enlists in obedience to his devout mother and soon finds himself in a prison camp in Iraq."--Provided by publisher.
Examines the economic and political issues facing Iraq today. It provides up-to-date information about the country’s geography and climate, history, government, society, important cities and communities, and relations with other countries.
Examines the economic and political issues facing Iran today. It provides up-to-date information about the country’s geography and climate, history, government, politics, society, important cities and communities, and relations with other countries.
After escaping Iran to avoid service as a child soldier, nine-year-old Abbas Kazerooni must survive on his own in Istanbul, relying only on his wits and the help of strangers. Based on the author's real-life experiences.
Joanna of Kurdistan: the true story of a freedom fighter's escape from Iraqi vengeance
Sasson, Jean P
2007
Recounts the true story of Joanna al-Askari, a young girl in Saddam Hussein's Iraq who fell in love with a Kurdish freedom fighter and joined the battle for Kurdish independence.
Explores the events that have taken place in the Gulf region of the Middle East between 1978 and 1991, discussing the rise in power of Saddam Hussein, the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War, invasion of Kuwait, and the Gulf War.
