ISBN: 9780593112496 - born behind bars (36 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. 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.…

Paperback. 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.…

Paperback. 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.…

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

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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.

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Paperback. 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.…

Paperback. 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.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Very Good - Cash. Light reader wear and rubbing to the edges, corners, covers, and pages. The book is in great condition! Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

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