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Read mahtabs story by libby gleeson available from rakuten kobo. Who are the characters in the story mahtabs story answers. Mahtabs story is an exhilerating novel about mahtab the main character and her family. The tiffin, by mahtab narsimhan this book filled me with curiosity and gratitude. Compare the style to other books the students may have read as a class or other books that they. Libby gleeson has 51 books on goodreads with 3988 ratings. These are just some of the charcters in mahtab s story. Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in herat and journey secretly through the rocky mountains to pakistan and from there to faraway australia.

More importantly, my story will show young children that they are a masterpieces waiting to happen. Write a letter as mahtabs mother or father, either home to relatives or to a character. Who are the characters in the story mahtab s story. Mahtab has 125 books on goodreads, and is currently reading sherlock holmes. Choose your countrys store to see books available for purchase. The tiffin by mahtab narsimhan, is a story about a 12yearold boy, kunal, an orphan who works in a dhaba a. Overview mahtabs story library guides at mentone girls. The history of islam has impacted the history of our world in more ways than you can imagine here naima b robert suggests some of the best books with muslim protagonists.

This book is featured in our refugees and displaced people page. Mahtab and her family are forced to leave their home in herat and journey secretly. With timely immediacy, this novel highlights the plight of a family fleeing afghanistan after persecution by the taliban, narrated by 12yearold mahtab. These are just some of the charcters in mahtabs story. There is also an excellent picture book about the undhr, also titled we are all. About the story mahtabs story is the story of a young girl who escapes from afghanistan and makes a long and dangerous journey to australia to seek refuge. See more ideas about book characters dress up, character dress up. Libby gleeson s most popular book is mahtab s story. Activity discuss this approach to the plot structure of mahtab s story. During this time mahtab has to be responsible for her brother and sister on many occasions. Mahtabs story was set in current times and is based on many true.

Mahtab as the main character is very responsible and has a very. All registered trademarks on this site are the property of the respective owners. Mahtabs story by libby gleeson 9781741753349 booktopia. When mahtab s family decide to migrate elsewhere they are put in many dangerous situations. The novel was inspired by the story of a young girl called nahid who now lives in sydney. Close up a a young girl wearing a head scarf from book cover detail. By mirroring mahtabs own thought processes the book unfolds piece by.

Libby gleeson s latest novel sees her on familiar ground, writing a gripping story about an issue that is too often ignored by writers for young people. It made me think about how extremely lucky i was to. Buy a discounted paperback of mahtabs story online from australias leading online. The structure of mahtabs story advances in a linear sequence, following the protagonist and her family as they journey from danger toward their final destination of australia. Youtube video only teachers will be able to access it at some schools. Uncle wahid, leila, aunt mina, grandma, grandpa, catherine. The complete novels and stories, volume i by arthur conan doyle and dracula. If you have read parvana you might like this book as it is adapted. At the start of the story the linear structure is somewhat altered, in order to present to the reader a scene from mahtab s family s escape, and the harrowing truck ride over the. I am a special education teacher living in kentucky. Its a bit like someone throwing a party for children, but inviting only adults. However, it remains compelling because gleeson s choice to relay the story through the eyes of a young girl lends the book emotive thrust, allowing it to challenge the stereotypes and preconceptions the reader may harbour, however unconsciously. See more ideas about book characters, character costumes, book character costumes.