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Prince of Afghanistan

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Prince of Afghanistan by Louis Nowra unfolds in the dramatic landscapes of war-torn Afghanistan. It follows the journey of a young Australian soldier and his unexpected companion, a stray dog. Together, they navigate survival and the intense realities of conflict, forging an inseparable bond amidst the chaos of war.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate young adult novels that blend adventure and emotional depth. It offers a gripping story set against the backdrop of Afghanistan, where themes of loyalty and friendship come to the fore during conflict. With well-drawn characters and a powerful narrative, it’s a compelling read that explores the bond between a boy and his dog amidst the chaos of war.

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Prince of Afghanistan

After a rescue mission goes wrong, a young soldier and his dog find themselves alone in hostile territory. Will they survive the perilous journey back to base?

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Black parachutes fall from the sky: young soldiers - and a dog - on a rescue mission in a remote part of Afghanistan. But the mission ends in chaos, and Mark and Prince embark on a perilous journey through enemy territory. They depend on each other to survive.

A dramatic and powerful story of war and the bond between a young soldier and a dog, from the acclaimed author of Into That Forest.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743314821

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 184

About the Author

Louis Nowra was born in Melbourne. He is the author of such plays as Inner Voices, Inside the Island, Summer of the Aliens, Cosi, Radiance and The Boyce Trilogy. Some of his non-fiction works are Chihuahuas, Women and Me, Bad Dreaming and the recent Kings Cross: A biography. His novels include The Misery of Beauty, Palu, Red Nights, Abaza and Ice. As well as his two memoirs The Twelfth of Never and Shooting the Moon, he has written radio plays, telemovies, libretti and screenplays. His previous young adult novel was Into That Forest.

Louis Nowra lives in Kings Cross with his wife Mandy Sayer, a writer; Coco, their chihuahua who has appeared in magazines, newspapers and on television; and Basil, their miniature pinscher who avoids the limelight.

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