Forgotten Fire (Platinum Readers Circle (Center Point))

Bagdasarian, Adam

ISBN 10: 0756911028 ISBN 13: 9780756911027

Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound, 2001

Synopsis

Vahan Kenderian lives a privileged in 1915 as the youngest son of a wealthy Armenian family in Turkey. His world shatters when some family members are whisked away while others are murdered before his eyes. Vahan loses his home and family, and is forced to live a life he would never have dreamed of in order to survive. Somehow Vahan's incredible strength and spirit help him endure, even knowing that each day could be his last. Finalist for the National Book Award.

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Forgotten Fire Vahan Kenderian lives a privileged in 1915 as the youngest son of a wealthy Armenian family in Turkey. His world shatters when some family members are whisked away while others are murdered before his eyes. Vahan loses his home and family, and is forced to live a life he would never have dreamed of in order to survive. Somehow Vahan's incredible strength and spirit help him endure, even knowing th... Full description

About the Author

Adam Bagdasarian's short story "The Survivor," also based on his great-uncle's experiences, won Yankee Magazine's fiction award. This is his first novel.

Edition details

• Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0756911028
• ISBN 13: 9780756911027
• Binding: Library Binding