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Starred Review on September 1, 2013 | Audio
In a poor village in Afghanistan, Pari and Abdullah's father tells them a bedtime story about a young boy taken by a fantastical creature, setting the stage for the following day, when their father gives Pari to a wealthy man in Kabul. The story expands to follow the lives of the children, their family and extended family, and the people connected to them. This compelling tale documents the changing conditions for its characters as they adapt to their circ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More