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Kiss the Dust

By Elizabeth Laird
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From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Kiss the Dust, with a cover illustration by Roshi Rouzbehani, an author letter, and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is an unforgettable, award-winning novel of... Read More
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Kiss the Dust

A highly topical, award-winning novel from a truly great writer for children.

A highly topical, award-winning novel from a truly great writer for children

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From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a stunning edition of Kiss the Dust, with a cover illustration by Roshi Rouzbehani, an author letter, and additional content from the author, including discussion notes. A must-read modern classic, this is an unforgettable, award-winning novel of conflict, persecution, and the hardships faced by refugees.

Tara is an ordinary teenager. Although her country, Kurdistan, is caught up in a war, the fighting seems far away. It hasn't really touched her. Until now.

The secret police are closing in, and Tara and her family must flee to the mountains with only the few things they can carry. It is a hard and dangerous journey — but their struggles have only just begun. Will anywhere feel like home again?

This edition includes brilliant extra material, such as:

  • An introduction by Elizabeth Laird
  • Extra content from the author, including reading group questions

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035034703

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Cover design or artwork by Roshi Rouzbehani

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 192g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elizabeth Laird Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Young Adult

About the Author

Elizabeth Laird is the multi-award-winning author of several much-loved children's books including The Garbage King, The Fastest Boy in the World and Dindy and the Elephant. She has been shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal six times. She lives in Britain now, but still likes to travel as much as she can.

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