{"product_id":"the-teacher-of-nomad-land-a-world-war-ii-story","title":"The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAward-winning author \n\u003cb\u003eDaniel Nayeri\u003c\/b\u003e, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oklahoma as a refugee, captivated readers with his poignant memoir \n\u003ci\u003eEverything Sad Is Untrue\u003c\/i\u003e (Printz Award) and the epic adventure \n\u003ci\u003eThe Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e (Newbery Honor). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he resides along the East Coast with his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t★ \"\n\u003cb\u003eHeart-piercing\u003c\/b\u003e... 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\u003cb\u003eA fictional story so utterly real the reader feels it must be true\u003c\/b\u003e... 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.' \n\u003cb\u003eSuperb\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -\n\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t★\"\n\u003cb\u003eGripping\u003c\/b\u003e... 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.\" - \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t★\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A moving celebration of the peace-making power of translation.\"--Jewish Chronicle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinner of the National Book Award - Named Amazon's #1 Children's Book of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1941. 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBabak 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the treacherous journey they meet a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy. And suddenly, they are all in a race for survival. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgainst 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? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaster 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for readers who loved \n\u003ci\u003eThe Book Thief\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eRefugee\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eInside Out and Back Again\u003c\/i\u003e, this is a story that will keep you riveted until the final, tear-filled page. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"No one captures the flavor and spirit of traditional storytelling more than Daniel Nayeri.\" --Chris Abouzeid, Belmont Books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2025 pg. 128 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/05\/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/15\/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/30\/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/11\/2025 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 79 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2026 (EAN 9781646145669, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nayeri, Daniel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Levine Querido\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-09-16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Fiction \/ Historical \/ Middle East|Juvenile Fiction \/ War \u0026amp; Military\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Orphans|Survival|Teaching|World War, 1939-1945|Historical fiction|War fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781646145669\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781646145669\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Levine Querido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67798894772505,"sku":"SP-9781646145669","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781646145669_spiral.png?v=1791957067","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-teacher-of-nomad-land-a-world-war-ii-story","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}