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Shahana: Through My Eyes: 1
Author(s): Rosanne Hawke (Author), Lyn White
- Publisher: Allen & Unwin Children's Books
- Publication Date: 9 Oct. 2014
- Language: English
- Print length: 216 pages
- ISBN-10: 1743312466
- ISBN-13: 9781743312469
Book Description
A series of six fiction titles that invites young readers aged 11-14 years to enter the fragile worlds of children living in contemporary war zones. Every day, in an increasing number of countries, children are desperately trying to survive as their families and their whole way of life is destroyed by war. This new series is a tribute to such children, and the themes of courage, determination, triumph and perseverance will inspire, challenge and engage young readers, creating greater cross-cultural understanding and informed empathy. Through My Eyes 1: Shahana by Rosanna Hawke Shahana lives alone with her younger brother in the shadow of the Line of Control, the border patrolled by Pakistani and Indian soldiers that divides war-torn Kashmir in two. Life is hard, but Shahana ekes out a living with her beautiful embroidery. Then she finds a boy lying unconscious near the border. Zahid is across from the Line of Control, and Shahana takes a terrible risk in sheltering him. ALSO AVAILABLE Amina: Through my Eyes 9781743312490
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About the Author
Rosanne Hawke lives in rural South Australia. Many of her 20 books have been shortlisted or notable in Australian awards, and Taj and the Great Camel Trek was the winner of a 2012 Adelaide Festival award. For ten years Rosanne was an aidworker and teacher in Pakistan and the Middle East. She is a Carclew, Asialink, Varuna, and May Gibbs Fellow, and a Bard of Cornwall. Rosanne enjoys writing adventures and mysteries about history, culture, relationships, music and cats. She lectures in Creative Writing at Tabor Adelaide.
Lyn White has been a primary school teacher-librarian and EAL teacher for more than twenty years. She completed postgraduate studies in Editing and Communications at the University of Melbourne, and is passionate about engaging students with quality texts and teachers with quality resources. She is a part-time teacher at Blackburn English Language School and a pre-service supervisor with Deakin University.
