Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: ISBN: 9781594483172 Category : Afghanistan Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Traces the unlikely friendship of a wealthy Afghan youth and a servant's son in a tale that spans the final days of Afghanistan's monarchy through the atrocities of the present day.
Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 140882485X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 337
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Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
Author: Sue Sherman Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 9780521682343 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 64
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The Kite Runner, by Afghanistan-born, American Khaled Hosseini, confronts readers with sometimes difficult truths and deep moral issues of loyalty, kinship and faith. Amir and Hassan are inseparable childhood friends in Afghanistan, though Amir is the son of a rich man and Hassan is a lower caste servant. Amir betrays his friend with catastrophic results, but years later he finds a way to redeem his guilt. Written by an experienced teacher, this guide offers you background notes on the writer and the events in Afghanistan, as well as on the genre, structure and style of the text. You are given a storyboard synopsis of the novel, then taken through it chapter by chapter, with key quotes highlighted and teacher explanations to draw out the sub text. To extend your understanding and interpretation, this guide also includes comprehensive notes on characters, themes, advice on writing an exam answer, and two full length A+ essays on the text.
Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 1408859912 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 136
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1970s Afghanistan: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives... Since its publication in 2003, The Kite Runner has sold twenty one million copies worldwide. Through Khaled Hosseini's brilliant writing, a previously unknown part of the world was brought to life. Now in this beautifully illustrated, four-colour graphic novel adaptation, The Kite Runner is given a vibrant new life which is sure to compel a new generation of readers.
Author: BookCaps Study Guides Staff Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides ISBN: 1610429974 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 45
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The perfect companion to Khaled Hosseini’s "The Kite Runner," this study guide contains a chapter by chapter analysis of the book, a summary of the plot, and a guide to major characters and themes. BookCap Study Guides do not contain text from the actual book, and are not meant to be purchased as alternatives to reading the book. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning ISBN: 1410320421 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 37
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A Study Guide for Khaled Hosseini's "The Kite Runner," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Literary News For Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Literary News For Students for all of your research needs.
Author: Calum Kerr Publisher: Pearson UK ISBN: 1447966104 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 444
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THE ULTIMATE GUIDES TO EXAM SUCCESS York Notes for AS & A2 are brand new and have been specifically designed to help you get the very best grade you can. They are comprehensive, easy to use, packed with valuable features and written by experienced examiners and teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text, critical approaches and the all-important exam. This edition covers The Kite Runner and includes: An enhanced exam skills section which includes essay plans, expert guidance on understanding questions and sample answers. You'll know exactly what you need to do and say to ge.
Author: Catherine Newman Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 1635861829 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 161
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For the kid who leaves a wet towel wadded up on the floor or forgets to put a new roll on the toilet-paper thingy, witty parenting writer and etiquette columnist Catherine Newman has created the ultimate guidebook of essential life skills for kids. Jam-packed with tips, tricks, and advice — all illustrated in an irresistible graphic novel–style — How to Be a Person shows kids just how easy it is to free themselves from parental nagging and become more dependable — and they’ll like themselves better, too! They’ll learn how to do chores like loading the dishwasher and making a bed, brush up on communication skills like making a phone call and apologizing, and master 61 other super-helpful skills including how to stick up for somebody, fold a T-shirt, and turn a 33-cent package of ramen into dinner. Improve work-life balance for the whole family with this kids’ guide to growing up.
Author: Gale, Cengage Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning ISBN: 002867104X Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 29
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A Study Guide for "The Kite Runner" (lit-to-film), excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
Author: Khaled Hosseini
Author: Khaled Hosseini
Author: Sue Sherman
Author: Khaled Hosseini
Author: BookCaps Study Guides Staff
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning
Author: Khaled Hosseini
Author: Calum Kerr
Author: Catherine Newman
Author: Gale, Cengage