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Chapter Book · 2003
The Kite Runner
Written by Khaled Hosseini
A kite tournament changes two boys' lives, leading one on a quest for redemption.
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340 pages· 106,960 words
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Bookroo's summary
In 1970s Afghanistan, young Amir seeks his father's approval by winning a kite-fighting tournament. His friend Hassan, a low-caste servant, stands by him. But an unforeseen event shatters their bond, leaving Amir haunted by guilt. As war forces his family to flee to America, Amir realizes he must return to his homeland to seek redemption for past mistakes. Can he find the courage to face the shadows of his past and mend what was broken?
From the publisher
The remarkable debut novel from Khaled Hosseini, now out in paperback in a stunning new package
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- Words
- 106,960
- Audience
- Adult
- Lexile
- 840L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.4
- F&P level
- ~T
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2004
- First published
- May 29, 2003
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Pub Ltd
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780747566533
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