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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2001
Iqbal
By Francesco D'Adamo, Ann Leonori (Translator)
A boy's courage sparks hope and defiance among child slaves.
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120 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a grim carpet factory, young Iqbal's arrival ignites a spark of hope among enslaved children. Through Fatima's eyes, witness Iqbal's bravery as he reveals their master's deceit and inspires a daring quest for freedom. Can they escape the chains of oppression and find a future beyond the loom? This powerful tale of courage and resilience is based on the true story of Iqbal Masih, whose fearless spirit transforms the lives of those around him. Will they seize the chance to break free, or remain trapped in a cycle of despair?
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Library Binding
- Pages
- 120
- Reading age
- 10–13
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 730L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.09
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 72762
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2005
- First published
- January 1, 2001
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780756955021
- OCLC
- 164794721
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