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Those Children

by Shahbano Bilgrami   |  Ages 9-12
$11.90
Those Children
Those Children

Childhood fantasy meets reality in Karachi's heart.

Those Children is a tale that gracefully combines the innocence of childhood with the complex tapestry of family dynamics, especially when enveloped in grief and cultural transition. If you're someone who appreciates stories that explore the resilience of children against the backdrop of real-world challenges and cultural richness, this book will transport you to the bustling streets of Karachi through the imaginative eyes of a child grasping the world's intricacies. The mix of fantasy and reality serves not only as a coping mechanism for the characters but also as a bridge for readers to connect with the profound themes of identity and belonging.

  • DSC Prize Nominee for South Asian Literature Longlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Those Children

by Shahbano Bilgrami   |  Ages 9-12
$11.90
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ISBN: 9789352641574
Authors: Shahbano Bilgrami
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2017-01-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Adventure, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 41 readers)

Description

When ten-year-old Ferzana Mahmud and her three older siblings lose their mother to cancer, everything changes. Their heartbroken father moves them from their familiar Chicago neighborhood to a city thousands of miles away in his native Pakistan. To help them adjust to life in Karachi and the eccentricities of their extended clan, Ferzana, Fatima, Raza, and Jamila escape into a fantasy world of their own making. As superhuman creatures with incredible powers, they investigate the members of their grandfather's household. In the process, they discover astonishing facts not only about the Mahmuds but also about the nature of family, love and loss in the troubled yet beguiling city that is now their home. Told from the perspective of an adult Ferzana reflecting on that fateful year, we see Karachi through the impressionable eyes of a child as she negotiates everything from religious schism and genealogy to patriotism and puberty. Ferzana's love of sleuthing helps her piece together her family's complicated history - a history that brings with it the promise of hope and redemption.
 

Childhood fantasy meets reality in Karachi's heart.

Those Children is a tale that gracefully combines the innocence of childhood with the complex tapestry of family dynamics, especially when enveloped in grief and cultural transition. If you're someone who appreciates stories that explore the resilience of children against the backdrop of real-world challenges and cultural richness, this book will transport you to the bustling streets of Karachi through the imaginative eyes of a child grasping the world's intricacies. The mix of fantasy and reality serves not only as a coping mechanism for the characters but also as a bridge for readers to connect with the profound themes of identity and belonging.

  • DSC Prize Nominee for South Asian Literature Longlist (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.