Zia’s Story Japan and perfect for readers of

and perfect for readers of all ages

meet a sleepy newt and peep under a swan's wing to see her fluffy goslings hitching a ride on her back

each with extraordinary powers and brandishing sacred weapons

" —Foreword Reviews

Zia’s Story Japan and perfect for readers of"Take care of your mother," twelve year old Zia's father whispers to him just as he is arrested never to be seen again. Soon afterward, the Russian army pulls out of Afghanistan, and the country falls into a devastating civil war. The Taliban takes over, establishing a regime of great brutality and creating an atmosphere of fear women are not allowed to work nor can girls go to school. Many thousands join the perilous journey to neighbouring Pakistan