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The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story

The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story

Biographical Note: Award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oklahoma as a refugee, captivated readers with his poignant memoir Everything Sad Is Untrue (Printz Award)...

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Biographical Note:
Award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oklahoma as a refugee, captivated readers with his poignant memoir Everything Sad Is Untrue (Printz Award) and the epic adventure The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams (Newbery Honor). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he resides along the East Coast with his family.

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★ " Heart-piercing... Babak's palpable love for his sister emphasizes the novel's suggestion that there is power in kindness, even in the face of tragedy. Lush details and taut plotting distinguish this immersive, profound offering." - Publisher's Weekly

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" A fictional story so utterly real the reader feels it must be true... The setting here -- mountains, brush and beleaguered cities -- is vivid and gritty. The characters, especially Sana and Ben, are so authentic you can hear their breath when they speak. The plot is as tight as an ocean-bound ship. But the glory of this book is the way it reaches across cultures and time to find an essential truth: 'What we want others to know, we must teach them.' Superb." - New York Times

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"Babak and Sana are immediately sympathetic and memorable, two children with whom readers can connect among the overwhelming global impacts that the long and brutal war had on millions of people. All too human interactions, like bickering brought on by exhaustion and hunger, deepen the connection that readers will likely have with the pair as the siblings grapple with new situations wildly outside of their comfort zones... does fantastic work contextualizing details to orient readers to an Iranian perspective within the more familiar, macro look at the war." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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★" Gripping... a remarkably intimate story of a neutral nation caught between warring powers, seamlessly integrating philosophical questions about God, family, and cross-cultural understanding and suggesting that truly listening to those different from us can be a sacred and transformative act... A compelling testament to the power of education and empathy to light the way in even the most perilous circumstances." - Kirkus

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★"The artfully detailed setting and strong values depicted through Babak's endeavor to teach others will leave readers inspired. A powerful novel about an often-forgotten region and era that highlights the power of education through shared communication to create bonds." - School Library Journal

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"A moving celebration of the peace-making power of translation."--Jewish Chronicle

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Winner of the National Book Award - Named Amazon's #1 Children's Book of 2025

In the shadow of World War II, two orphaned siblings embark on a perilous journey across the mountains of Iran--where survival depends on finding a common language in a world torn apart.

1941. The German armies are storming across Europe. Iran is a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another. Soldiers fill the teahouses of Isfahan. Nazi spies roam the alleyways.

Babak and his little sister have just lost their father. Now orphans, fearing they will be separated, the two devise a plan. Babak will take up his father's old job as a teacher to the nomads. With a chalkboard strapped to Babak's back, and a satchel full of textbooks, the siblings set off to find the nomad tribes as they make their yearly trek across the mountains.

On the treacherous journey they meet a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy. And suddenly, they are all in a race for survival.

Against the backdrop of World War II comes an epic adventure in the faraway places. Through the cacophony of soldiers, tanks, and planes, can young hearts of different creeds and nations learn to find a common language?

Master storyteller Daniel Nayeri delivers an unforgettable tale of courage, hope, and the transformative power of education. Meticulously researched and breathtakingly told, The Teacher of Nomad Land illuminates a hidden corner of WWII history.

Perfect for readers who loved The Book Thief, Refugee, and Inside Out and Back Again, this is a story that will keep you riveted until the final, tear-filled page.

"No one captures the flavor and spirit of traditional storytelling more than Daniel Nayeri." --Chris Abouzeid, Belmont Books.

Review Citations:

  • School Library Journal 05/01/2025 pg. 128 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
  • Publishers Weekly 05/05/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)
  • Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
  • Booklist 09/30/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
  • Shelf Awareness 12/11/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)
  • Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2026 pg. 79 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)
  • Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2026 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)

Author: Nayeri, Daniel
Publisher: Levine Querido
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2025-09-16
BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Middle East|Juvenile Fiction / War & Military
Subjects: Orphans|Survival|Teaching|World War, 1939-1945|Historical fiction|War fiction
Weight: 0.78 lbs
ISBN: 9781646145669
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781646145669

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