Library's review
Riza is a 12-year-old held in Iraq as a prisoner of war during the Iran-Iraq conflict of 1982. A wellresearched historical novel showing the differing attitudes towards the conflict on both sides. Includes Author’s Note
Lexile
L
Publication
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (2017), 288 pages
Description
In 1982 Iran, twelve-year-old Reza is more interested in music than war, but enlists in obedience to his devout mother and soon finds himself in a prison camp in Iraq.
Awards
SCBWI Crystal Kite Award (2018)
Truman Readers Award (Nominee — 2019)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Middle School — 2020)
Kansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Book (Junior — 2018)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
288
Physical description
288 p.; 8.41 inches
ISBN
1627797580 / 9781627797580
DDC/MDS
| 813.6 |