About this title: This moving, fictionalized account of the life of Iqbal Masih, a Pakistani boy who brings hope to child workers in a carpet factory, is told through the voice of Fatima, a young Pakistani girl whose life is chanced by Iqbal's courage.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Aladdin
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781416903291ISBN:1416903291
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum
Date Published: 2003-11-01
ISBN-13:9780689854453ISBN:0689854455
Description: Good. Ex-library with usual marks/removed pocket otherwise in very good, read little condition. Dustjacket protected w/mylar. Pgs crisp, clean, tight. read more
Edition: First American
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780689854453ISBN:0689854455
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. HC 1st US stated w/translation by Ann Leonori of 2001 Italian title, w/DJ; VG/VG near Fine. read more
Binding: Audio Cassette
Publisher: Recorded Books
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781402584879ISBN:1402584873
Description: Very Good. Former library rental in plastic case. Has 2 cassettes, unabridged and read by Christina Moore Photos: We now have a scanner in-shop and can provide you with a picture of this item if you do not currently see one. read more
Edition: 1st US Edition
Binding: Hardbound
Publisher: Atheneum, New York
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780689854453ISBN:0689854455
Description: Fine in Fine DJ, Fine. 8Vo, 120pp, First Edition, First Printing Stated. Translated By Ann Leonori. Author's 3Rd Novel for Young Adults. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum
Date Published: 2003-11-01
ISBN-13:9780689854453ISBN:0689854455
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. Gift quality. Fine hardcover in fine unclipped dustjacket. No marks, discernible wear or damage inside or out. Binding tight and square, corners sharp. 2003 Atheneum, New York, 5th printing. 120 pages, plus a one page Epilogue and one page references for further reading. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780689837685ISBN:0689837682
Description: Good. This is an EX-LIBRARY COPY. We only offer carefully selected, quality books, in this category. The normal stamps and labels may be present and the front flysheet has been tidily removed. The supplying library will benefit financially from your purchase. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum
Date Published: 2003-11-01
ISBN-13:9780689854453ISBN:0689854455
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""Iqbal" is about children living in Pakistan who are forced to work in a carpet making factory as slaves. Most of them are forced to work because their parents or family members are in debt, so they must work to pay it off. The main character is Iqbal. When he is put into the rug factory, he is an expert. When his first carpet is finished, everyone is astounded. It's the most beautiful thing anyone has ever seen. Then, abruptly, he takes a knife and cut it up into pieces right in front of his master. After that, he had been an inspiration to all of the other worker children. One day, he finally escaped and found help. The man managed to free them all and send them back to their families. However, Iqbal insisted on staying with the organization and help free other children who worked just as he did. Iqbal went on to earn many prizes and spoke to huge crowds of people until he was shot and killed in 1995.
I connect this book to a book we read in seventh grade called "Copper Sun." The main character was taken from her home in Africa and is forced to work in America as a slave for no money. This is similar to Iqbal because the children in the book were also taken from their homes and were also forced to work in harsh conditions for no pay.
I gave this book three stars because I thought it was between "O.K." and "good." It was a very interesting story, and I have never read a book about this kind of slavery, and you don't usually hear about these kinds of stories in the news, so it was fascinating learning about what these kids went through. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a good, short read. Very heartfelt."
"This is a story of child labor and all the horrors that go with it. Iqbal is a boy with a mission to help. Along the way he is beaten, starved, but he is determined to save the children of Pakistan."
"This is a fictionalized account of an actual 13-year-old Pakistani boy (Iqbal) who helped free child laborers enslaved in rug weaving and brick factories. It is told through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl who is a carpet weaver. It is brilliant and sad and easy to fall right into."
"This was the most fantastic book I have ever read. It was extremly touching and it made me realize what really happens to these children. I get goosebumps just thinking about it right now- I am not even kidding!"
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