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shicklin's review against another edition
3.0
This one took me a while, not because it wasn't gripping, but because we have been going through a transition of our own over the last four months. This book was well written, and covered a myriad of sensitive topics both everyday middlegrade issues to globally larger problems. I am considering using this as a readaloud for the upcoming immigration unit I will be teaching. Good for boys or girls while addressing global situations.
t_caron's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book aloud to my 5th graders and it was wonderful. While they were skeptical at the beginning on whether they were going to enjoy it, by the end they couldn't get enough of it! The book evoked a strong range of emotions from my students and provided us with rich and powerful discussions about prejudice, racism, fear, anger, bullying, and love.
sorman0110's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent and still relevant. Currently reading to my sixth graders!
ashleyeila's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dmturner's review against another edition
4.0
A very good read, with a nuanced view of the Taliban occupation of Afghanistan. A young boy escapes Afghanistan with his family, but his six year old sister is left behind. He must deal with that, with middle school bullies, and with the backlash against Muslims caused by the events of 9/11. Ends a little abruptly.
afro8921's review against another edition
3.0
Fadi's family made and arduous journey to America from Kabul. Fadi's little sister was separated from the family and remains lost in Kabul. Fadi must learn how to be Muslim, a brother, and a friend in a strange new land.
lynnietakalele's review against another edition
4.0
Though a little simplistic, I still felt close with the family and was surprised by how the sister was found.
sophiebhk's review against another edition
4.0
I was not into this book in the beginning because it was hard to understand, but then I got really into it and I could not put it down! I recommend this book to many people!
saramarjorie10's review against another edition
4.0
There are too few books that explore the Middle East from a child's eyes. Shooting Kabul kept me guessing to the very last page. I could feel for Fadi as he told the story of his family escaping Kabul, only to lose his sister. I felt heartbroken as a young boy blamed himself for a loss that was not his fault. Senzai does an incredible job documenting the family's immigration to San Francisco, and simply yet powerfully explains the change in American attitudes towards Middle Easterners following 9/11. The only trouble I had with this book is the neat ending wrapped up in a bow. Yes, this is childrens literature, the the climax and resolution to Fadi's story happen in 3 pages. Either way, this book will definitely have a place in my classroom this year.