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Gr 8 Up—Kazerooni recounts his experience as a 10-year-old Iranian refugee beginning a new life at a British boarding school. Readers follow along as he adapts to being a new student: learning the English language, adjusting to British culture, and making friends. Unfortunately, he has a neglectful and abusive guardian who offers little support. During the holidays, Kazerooni is forced to work making sandwiches and live on his own in a small building. He finds relief only through ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More