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Kiss the Dust
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 166 Ratings and 63 Reviews

Book Description
Because the Iraqi secret police are looking for her father, Tara Hawrami and her family must flee the only home they have ever known and live in a brutal refugee camp. "An important contribution to the growing number of refugee stories".--Kirkus Reviews, pointered review. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
Book Information
PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback (12 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages288
ISBN-100140368558
ISBN-13978-0140368550
Publication Date04/01/1994
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About Elizabeth Laird (Author) : Elizabeth Laird is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Elizabeth Laird include A Fistful of Pearls and Other Tale... more
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2/26/2008 Lynndy Bennett tagged as: I recommend, I read

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