Educational edition of this engaging true story, ideal for mixed ability groups and multicultural coverage
Francesco D'Adamo Book order
February 2, 1949
Francesco D'Adamo is renowned for his contributions to Italian noir fiction for adults. He transitioned to writing for young adults in 1999, achieving significant international acclaim. His novels for younger readers delve into complex social issues, often infused with a sense of justice and hope within compelling narratives. D'Adamo's distinctive style offers a sharp perspective on human nature and the world.
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Iqbal
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
When young Iqbal is sold into slavery at a carpet factory, his arrival changes everything for the other overworked and abused chidren there. It is Iqbal who explains to them that despite their master's promises, he plans on keeping them as his slaves indefinetely. But it is also Iqbal who inspires the other children to look to a future free from toil...and is brave enough to show them how to get there.This moving fictionalized account of the real Iqbal Masih is told through the voice of Fatima, a young Pakistani girl whose life is changed by Iqbal's courage.