From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Kiss the Dust, with a cover illustration by Roshi Rouzbehani, an author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is an unforgettable, award-winning novel of conflict, persecution and the hardships faced by refugees.Tara is an ordinary teenager. Although her country, Kurdistan, is caught up in a war, the fighting seems far away. It hasn't really touched her. Until now.The secret police are closing in, and Tara and her family must flee to the mountains with only the few things they can carry. It is a hard and dangerous journey - but their struggles have only just begun. Will anywhere feel like home again?This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:- An introduction by Elizabeth Laird- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions.
| ISBN: | 9781035034703 |
| Publication date: | 26th June 2025 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Laird, Roshi Rouzbehani |
| Publisher: | Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 272 pages |
| Genres: |
Adventure Stories Children’s / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues |