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The Earth Shook: A Persian Tale
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3.1 out of 5
Based on 63 Ratings and 22 Reviews

Book Description
Little Parisa-Farsi for "like an angel"-goes to bed one night only to be shaken from sleep by an earthquake that rocks her home of Bam, Iran. Frightened and alone-the earthquake has left her town deserted-Parisa knocks on the doors of various animals, only to be rebuffed again and again. Boar accuses her of being a hunter; Owl blames her for taking his food and leaving him hungry. Lion just gives ... More
Book Information
PublisherHyperion Juvenile
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-10142310448X
ISBN-13978-1423104483
Publication Date08/18/2009
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About Donna Jo Napoli (Author) : Donna Jo Napoli is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Donna Jo Napoli include Daughter of Venice, Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale, Fire in the... more
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About Gabi Swiatkowska (Illustrator) : Gabi Swiatkowska is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gabi Swiatkowska include Yoon and the Jade Bracelet, The Golden Rule, Yoon and the Chris... more
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