Isbn: 9781741753349 - Mahtab's Story: Inspired by a True Story (12 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Mahtab was empty. She felt hungry.for water, for her father, for her grandmother, her aunts and uncles, for the trees in the back yard, the cabinet on the wall, the silver and glass objects so lovingly collected, for her mountains, the jagged peaks that cut the sky. Her father was dead. She felt sure of it. She was just a speck of dirt on the floor, drifting through the gap between the boards, falling to the ground.Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread. Will they ever be reunited with their father, will they ever find a home?This compelling novel by one of Australia's best-loved children's authors is based on the true story of one girl's voyage to Australia with her family.'An important, eye-opening book.' Deborah Ellis'Kept me turning pages and holding my breath.an amazing story that me and all of my friends love.' - Inez, 12.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Mahtab was empty. She felt hungry.for water, for her father, for her grandmother, her aunts and uncles, for the trees in the back yard, the cabinet on the wall, the silver and glass objects so lovingly collected, for her mountains, the jagged peaks that cut the sky. Her father was dead. She felt sure of it. She was just a speck of dirt on the floor, drifting through the gap between the boards, falling to the ground.Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread. Will they ever be reunited with their father, will they ever find a home?This compelling novel by one of Australia's best-loved children's authors is based on the true story of one girl's voyage to Australia with her family.'An important, eye-opening book.' Deborah Ellis'Kept me turning pages and holding my breath.an amazing story that me and all of my friends love.' - Inez, 12.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mahtab was empty. She felt hungry.for water, for her father, for her grandmother, her aunts and uncles, for the trees in the back yard, the cabinet on the wall, the silver and glass objects so lovingly collected, for her mountains, the jagged peaks that cut the sky. Her father was dead. She felt sure of it. She was just a speck of dirt on the floor, drifting through the gap between the boards, falling to the ground.Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread. Will they ever be reunited with their father, will they ever find a home?This compelling novel by one of Australia's best-loved children's authors is based on the true story of one girl's voyage to Australia with her family.'An important, eye-opening book.' Deborah Ellis'Kept me turning pages and holding my breath.an amazing story that me and all of my friends love.' - Inez, 12. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mahtab was empty. She felt hungry--for water, for her father, for her grandmother, her aunts and uncles, for the trees in the back yard, the cabinet on the wall, the silver and glass objects so lovingly collected, for her mountains, the jagged peaks that cut the sky. Her father was dead. She felt sure of it. She was just a speck of dirt on the floor, drifting through the gap between the boards, falling to the ground.Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread. Will they ever be reunited with their father, will they ever find a home?This compelling novel by one of Australia's best-loved children's authors is based on the true story of one girl's voyage to Australia with her family.'An important, eye-opening book.' Deborah Ellis'Kept me turning pages and holding my breath.an amazing story that me and all of my friends love.' - Inez, 12 The vivid and compelling story of a young girl fleeing Afghanistan with her family and their journey to Australia. Inspired by a true story. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: Good. : La conmovedora historia de una joven que huye de Afganistán con su familia y su viaje a Australia. Inspirada en una historia real. Mahtab se sentía vacía, hambrienta de agua, de su padre, de su abuela, sus tías y tíos, de los árboles en el patio trasero, el gabinete en la pared, los objetos de plata y vidrio tan amorosamente coleccionados, de sus montañas, los picos irregulares que cortaban el cielo. Su padre estaba muerto, estaba segura de ello. Era solo una mota de polvo en el suelo, a la deriva a través del hueco entre las tablas, cayendo al suelo. Mahtab y su familia se ven obligados a abandonar su hogar en Herat y viajar en secreto a través de las montañas rocosas a Pakistán y de allí a la lejana Australia. Pasan los meses, meses de espera, meses de temor. ¿Se reunirán alguna vez con su padre, encontrarán alguna vez un hogar? Esta fascinante novela de una de las autoras infantiles más queridas de Australia se basa en la historia real del viaje de una niña a Australia con su familia. EAN: 9781741753349 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Infantil y Juvenil Título: Mahtab's story Autor: Libby Gleeson Idioma: eng Páginas: 181 Formato: Tapa blanda. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 186 pages. Mahtab was hollow. Empty, as if her flesh and blood, her energy, that kept he r breathing and running, thinking and talking, was gone. Nothing was in its plac e. She was hungry. Hungry for water, for her father, for her grandmother, her au nts and uncles, for the trees in the back yard, the cabinet on the wall, the sil ver and glass objects so lovingly collected, for her mountains, the jagged peaks that cut the sky. Her father was dead. She felt sure of it. She was just a spec k of dirt on the floor, drifting through the gap between the boards, falling to the ground. Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to fara way Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread, with only memor ies and hopes to sustain them. Will they ever be reunited with their father, wil l they ever find a home? The plight of refugees from war-torn countries and what it really means to leave everything behind and to start a new life arevividly e xploredin this unforgettable story. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mahtab was empty. She felt hungry--for water, for her father, for her grandmother, her aunts and uncles, for the trees in the back yard, the cabinet on the wall, the silver and glass objects so lovingly collected, for her mountains, the jagged peaks that cut the sky. Her father was dead. She felt sure of it. She was just a speck of dirt on the floor, drifting through the gap between the boards, falling to the ground.Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread. Will they ever be reunited with their father, will they ever find a home?This compelling novel by one of Australia's best-loved children's authors is based on the true story of one girl's voyage to Australia with her family.'An important, eye-opening book.' Deborah Ellis'Kept me turning pages and holding my breath.an amazing story that me and all of my friends love.' - Inez, 12 The vivid and compelling story of a young girl fleeing Afghanistan with her family and their journey to Australia. Inspired by a true story. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Mahtab was empty. She felt hungry--for water, for her father, for her grandmother, her aunts and uncles, for the trees in the back yard, the cabinet on the wall, the silver and glass objects so lovingly collected, for her mountains, the jagged peaks that cut the sky. Her father was dead. She felt sure of it. She was just a speck of dirt on the floor, drifting through the gap between the boards, falling to the ground.Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in Herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to Pakistan and from there to faraway Australia. Months go by, months of waiting, months of dread. Will they ever be reunited with their father, will they ever find a home?This compelling novel by one of Australia's best-loved children's authors is based on the true story of one girl's voyage to Australia with her family.'An important, eye-opening book.' Deborah Ellis'Kept me turning pages and holding my breath.an amazing story that me and all of my friends love.' - Inez, 12 The vivid and compelling story of a young girl fleeing Afghanistan with her family and their journey to Australia. Inspired by a true story. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.