BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Aria is finally returning to school after an accident (she is Afghan and was injured by a land mine) She has a "helper-leg" now. There are no desks or chairs in her school - everything wood was burned during the war. Aria is worried about sitting on the floor. She tries lots of things, leaning against the wall, standing - it's hard to get and down. Discouraged from her day, her mother reminds her that she's tough and can figure out what to do. She decides to build a bench for herself - with the help of friends, she gathers wood and nails , they visit a carpenter who loans her some tools, and she builds a beautiful bench. Not the end of the story!
Based on childhood memories of the author, who grew up in Kabul. A hopeful story of resilience and healing. The illustrations are colorful and cute. Be sure to read the author's note, which reveals a backstory of the dangers the children in Afghanistan face every day,
Lisa Librarian
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