ISBN: 9780593112472 - born behind bars (27 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mother?a remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive. ?Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories.??New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So ?Kabir does the only thing he can?he runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard?and fraught with danger?in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of?but he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he?and his mother?deserve a place in it.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mother?a remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive. ?Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories.??New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So ?Kabir does the only thing he can?he runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard?and fraught with danger?in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of?but he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he?and his mother?deserve a place in it.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mother?a remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive. ?Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories.??New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So ?Kabir does the only thing he can?he runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard?and fraught with danger?in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of?but he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he?and his mother?deserve a place in it.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Hardcover. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge.

Hardback. Zustand: New. From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mother-a remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive. "Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories."-New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So ?Kabir does the only thing he can-he runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard-and fraught with danger-in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of-but he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he-and his mother-deserve a place in it.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 265 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mothera remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive. "Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories."New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost 'uncle' who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So ?Kabir does the only thing he canhe runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hardand fraught with dangerin a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed ofbut he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that heand his motherdeserve a place in it.…

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. "Venkatraman has never met a heavy theme she did not like.Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories."-New York Times Book ReviewThe author of the award-winning The Bridge Home brings readers another gripping novel set in Chennai, India, featuring a boy who's unexpectedly released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mom.From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mother-a remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive."Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories."-New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So Kabir does the only thing he can-he runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way?Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard-and fraught with danger-in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of-but he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he-and his mother-deserve a place in it. In Chennai, india, after spending his whole life in jail with his mother, who is serving time for a crime she did not commit, nine-year-old Kabir is suddenly released and has to figure out how to survive on his own in the outside world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Zustand: New. From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mother-a remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive. "Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories."-New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So ?Kabir does the only thing he can-he runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard-and fraught with danger-in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of-but he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he-and his mother-deserve a place in it.…

Hardback. Zustand: New. From the award-winning author of The Bridge Home comes a gripping novel about a boy who's released into the world after spending his whole life in jail with his mother-a remarkable celebration of the aching will to survive. "Borrowing elements of fable, it's told with a recurring sense of awe by a boy whom the world, for most of his life, has existed only in stories."-New York Times Book ReviewA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST MIDDLE GRADE BOOK OF THE CENTURYKabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn't commit. He's never met his dad, so the only family he's got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day, a new warden arrives, and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost "uncle" who turns out to be a fraud and intends to sell Kabir. So ?Kabir does the only thing he can-he runs away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard-and fraught with danger-in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of-but he's discovered he's not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he-and his mother-deserve a place in it.…