Bøger af Vahid Imani

This is a Graphic Novel.There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what they'll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters? Skeletons and curses? Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child, and if she isn't careful, she'll be snatched up by a Looloo; mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji decides to investigate-until a terrible event leaves the whole neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again? As it turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could ever imagine. Based on an award-winning middle-grade chapter book with the same title, this graphic novel includes a study projects, and discussion questions.Join Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under your nose.

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what they'll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters? Skeletons and curses? Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child, and if she isn't careful, she'll be snatched up by a Looloo; mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji decides to investigate-until a terrible event leaves the whole neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again? As it turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could ever imagine. With larger text and more space between lines, this book is easy on the eyes and makes reading more enjoyable. The story is engaging and will keep you entertained for hours.Based on a true story, this award-winning middle-grade chapter book includes a glossary, study projects, and discussion questions. Join Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under your nose. ¿For reading reviews, please visit goodreads.com for the standard edition of this book.

Large Print Edition. "Like the Wind I Go" is a sweeping memoir about identity and independence, as a young man grapples with his burgeoning adulthood and an ancient empire faces its final hours of existence. It's 1978, and Iran is swept up in a revolutionary fever. Still in college, author Vahid Imani remains cautious, even as his friends and family celebrate a new vision for the country. The people demand democracy, but is that what awaits them? Then, a mysterious tragedy. Vahid stumbles upon the corpse of his missing neighbor, hanging from the beams of his warehouse. He's just one of many acquaintances to have recently died or disappeared, without explanation. For Vahid, the siren's song of the West grows stronger, and he dreams of a life free from paranoia and limitation. The desire to escape his deteriorating homeland becomes an obsession, even as his family accuses him of forgetting his roots and his girlfriend questions if he will choose liberty, over love. But the shadow of oppression is swallowing Iran, and Vahid knows that his dream of starting anew in a foreign land grows fainter every day. Caught in the grip of culture, duty, and devotion, it seems there is no way out.With larger text and more space between lines, this book is easy on the eyes and makes reading more enjoyable. The story is engaging and will keep you entertained for hours.For reading reviews, please visit goodreads.com for the standard edition of this book.

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard, and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? Based on an award-winning middle-grade chapter book with the same title, this graphic novel includes investigative project ideas, and discussion questions. Join Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under your nose.