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1970s Afghanistan: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what would happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to an Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
A heartfelt tale of friendship, betrayal, and redemption.
Who is this book for?
The Kite Runner is a powerful story that takes you deep into Afghanistan's history through the eyes of Amir and Hassan. It’s a gripping journey of childhood innocence lost and the complex path toward forgiveness, making it a compelling choice for those who love emotionally-rich narratives grounded in historical contexts.
