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Grade 4-8–Francesco D'Adamo reveals the harsh lives of Pakistani children living as carpet-making slaves in Iqbal (Atheneum, 2003). Attempting to repay family debts, Iqbal and other children work long hours, eat poorly, and are harshly punished for simple offenses such as breaking a dish. Proud and unafraid, Iqbal inspires his companions to question their lot in life and eventually he runs away. Though his first escape is foiled by corrupt officials, in time the preteen boy connects with a group crusading to end vicious child labor practices. He then works tirelessly to free his friends and other child slaves. Translated by Ann Lenori and based on the life of Iqbal Masih who won international recognition and was eventually murdered for his activism, this novel deals frankly with the cycle of poverty that traps adults and robs youngsters of their freedom. Christina Moore's narration is carefully tinged with the fear, anger, and quiet joys of Fatima, the fellow carpet slave who tells the story of her friend Iqbal. Though this work presents the realities of poverty and inhuman treatment of children accurately, it does so in a manner that engages the audience's empathy without overwhelming them. An obvious choice for inclusion in social studies and ethics discussions in upper elementary and middle school classes, this recording will also be valuable in helping youngsters and adults increase their knowledge of complex world issues.–Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, CT
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Gr. 4-7. This moving docu-novel, translated from the Italian, adds a new dimension to the recent biographies of Iqbal Masih, the brave young activist who brought global attention to the appalling facts of contemporary child labor. Told from the fictionalized viewpoint of Fatimah, a young Pakistani girl who toils alongside Iqbal in a carpet workshop and is inspired by him to rise up, the personal story is a close-up view of the power of Iqbal's cause and the anguish of his death. The harsh facts will rivet readers. Fatimah tells what it's like to be rented as a child to a cruel master, her small fingers valued for their flexibility in weaving. Foreign clients come to buy the carpets and barely notice her. Iqbal's artistry thrills the master, until Iqbal cuts his carpet, runs away, and shows Fatimah--and the world--the necessity of rebellion. D'Adamo frames the story with an introduction about child workers now and a terse epilogue about Iqbal's murder ("He was about thirteen"). The writing is simple yet eloquent. Hazel Rochman
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Iqbal Is A Great Book!,
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The book Iqbal is a fantastic book. It is based on a true story. The author's name is Francesco D'Adamo, but the book is in the voice of a little girl named Fatima. She had worked in the same carpet factory as Iqbal. I found Iqbals life very interesting while reading this book.I found the book Iqbal unique because first of all it is a true story and second Iqbal does a bunch of wonderfull things in his life. This book is about Iqbal's father boroughing money from Hussain Khan. He wasn.t able to pay him back so Iqbal is forced to work for him. In the end Iqbal escaped the carpet factory that Hussain Khan owned. Unfortunatly Iqbal died at the age of 12. Fortunatly before had died or passed away he had done many great things in his life. Iqbal had saved everyone in the carpet factory Hussain Khan owned. He went on to save everyone in other carpet and brick factory's. When Iqbal had passed away Eshan Khan a man who helped Iqbal claimed that the carpet mofia had killed Iqbal. What really shocked me in this book Iqbal is that when Iqbal escaped the first time and brang cops to Hussain's carpet factory they never did anything, they just left. I was suprised they never cared at all about child labour.Overall Iqbal is a fasanating book and it is suitable almost everyone to read.
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An important read,
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This review is from: Iqbal: A Novel (Hardcover)
A powerful book about a young boy from Pakistan who was influential in freeing children from slavery in the carpet trade. Translated from Italian, this book is a fast, easy read. It is an eye opener for those who are unaware of child bondage. It will also create in young readers the realization that great things can be accomplished by youth.
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Great for middle school classrooms,
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This review is from: Iqbal (Paperback)
Iqbal Masih was a 4 year boy who was sold into child bonded labor for under $50 by his parents. He worked in a rug making factory in Pakistan under deplorable conditions. At the age of 10 he escaped and began crusading against illegal child bonded labor practices. His work won him the Reebok Human Rights Award and he came to the US to receive the award. Upon his return home Iqbal was murdered while riding his bike near his grandmother's home. While no one knows who murdered him, it is assumed that the "carpet mafia" wanted to silence him.Iqbal is a fictionalized account of Iqbal Masih's life. It is written at a fifth grade level but the content is better suited for middle school students. We are reading this book as a kick off to our study of child labor practices around the world. The book is compelling and told from a adolescents point of view. It is advised that this book is read as a class and within context of classroom discussions and facts about child labor. A student reading this book without classroom support may have a difficult time with emotional and societal issues addressed in the novel. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Iqbal,
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This review is from: Iqbal: A Novel (Hardcover)
Iqbal was a boy who had to work in a factory owned by a really mean ugly old guy who was really strict and didn't treat the kids well, more like slaves. Iqbal had to work there to pay off his parent's debt. He knew he would never get out of there, so he stood up for what he believed in. Iqbal inspired other kids to do the same as well. He got so famous that today it is illegal to have child laborers. It's really sad, but it's a really good book. :)
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An important read,
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This review is from: Iqbal: A Novel (Hardcover)
A powerful book about a young boy from Pakistan who was influential in freeing children from slavery in the carpet trade. Translated from Italian, this book is a fast, easy read. It is an eye opener for those who are unaware of child bondage. It will also create in young readers the realization that great things can be accomplished by youth.
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