{"product_id":"kiss-the-dust-paperback","title":"Kiss the Dust - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Laird\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of\u003ci\u003e Kiss the Dust\u003c\/i\u003e, with a cover illustration by Roshi Rouzbehani, an author letter and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is an unforgettable, award-winning novel of conflict, persecution and the hardships faced by refugees. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTara is an ordinary teenager. Although her country, Kurdistan, is caught up in a war, the fighting seems far away. It hasn't really touched her. Until now. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe secret police are closing in, and Tara and her family must flee to the mountains with only the few things they can carry. It is a hard and dangerous journey - but their struggles have only just begun. Will anywhere feel like home again? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition includes brilliant extra material, such as: \u003cbr\u003e- An introduction by Elizabeth Laird\u003cbr\u003e- Extra content from the author, including reading group questions\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of many much-loved children's books. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal for \u003ci\u003eJake's Tower, Red Sky in the Morning, Secret Friends, A Little Piece of Ground, The Garbage King\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Fastest Boy in the World\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRoshi Rouzbehani is an illustrator based in London, originally from Iran. As an artist committed to social issues like gender equality and women's rights - her art is more than just visuals, it's a tool for change and dialogue. Her goal is to use art to start conversations, raise awareness, and make a meaningful impact.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.4 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiss the Dust\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313955324153,"sku":"9781035034703","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/hk6XjE1gWw9781035034703.webp?v=1769407087","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/kiss-the-dust-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}