{"product_id":"kiss-the-dust-9781035034703","title":"Kiss the Dust","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MacMillan Children's Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51705237078290,"sku":"9781035034703","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_648f78e9-4eca-4efd-8598-11ba611ec7df.jpg?v=1762344363","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/kiss-the-dust-9781035034703","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}