Taking Cover
One Girl's Story of Growing Up During the Iranian Revolution
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When five-year-old Nioucha Homayoonfar moves from the U.S. to Iran in 1979, its open society means a life with dancing, women's rights, and other freedoms. But soon the revolution erupts and the rules of life in Iran change. Religion classes become mandatory. Nioucha has to cover her head and wear robes. Opinions at school are not welcome. Her cousin is captured and tortured after he is caught trying to leave the country. And yet, in the midst of so much change and challenge, Nioucha is still just a girl who wants to play with her friends, please her parents, listen to pop music, and, eventually, have a boyfriend. Will she ever get used to this new culture? Can she break the rules without consequences? Nioucha's story sheds light on the timely conversation about religious, political, and social freedom, publishing in time for the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution.
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Release date
January 8, 2019 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781426333682
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781426333682
- File size: 16666 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 5.1
- Lexile® Measure: 740
- Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
- Text Difficulty: 3-4
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