The kite runner
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Riverhead Books, [2013, c2003].
Format:
Book
Edition:
10th anniversary ed.
Physical Desc:
xiv, 371 pages ; 21 cm
Rating:
12-up.
Status:
Description
An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present day. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy Afghan youth and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption. It is also about the power of fathers over sons: their love, their sacrifices, and their lies.
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Loveland Adult Fiction
Hosseini, K.
Due Apr 19, 2025
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Boulder Reynolds Adult Fiction
F Hoss
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Broomfield Teen Fiction
YA Hosse
On Shelf
Mar 6, 2025
More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
159463193X (pbk.), 9781594631931 (pbk.)
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.2, 16 Points
Level 5.2, 16 Points
Lexile measure:
840
Notes
General Note
Includes Reader's guide.
Description
An epic tale of fathers and sons, of friendship and betrayal, that takes us from Afghanistan in the final days of the monarchy to the atrocities of the present day. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy Afghan youth and the son of his father's servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption. It is also about the power of fathers over sons: their love, their sacrifices, and their lies.
Target Audience
12-up.
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Hosseini, K. (20132003). The kite runner. 10th anniversary ed. Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hosseini, Khaled. 20132003. The Kite Runner. Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hosseini, Khaled, The Kite Runner. Riverhead Books, 20132003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hosseini, Khaled. The Kite Runner. 10th anniversary ed. Riverhead Books, 20132003.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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| Last File Modification Time | Mar 26, 2025 06:19:08 AM |
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