This inspiring story tells of the efforts of Iraqi librarian Alia Muhammad Baker and her courageous fight to save books from the Basra Central Library during the war in 2003. Determined to preserve the irreplaceable records of the culture and history of the land on which she lives from the destruction of the war, Alia undertakes a courageous and extremely dangerous task of spiriting away 30,000 books from the library to a safe place.
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This inspiring story tells of the efforts of Iraqi librarian Alia Muhammad Baker and her courageous fight to save books from the Basra Central Library during the war in 2003. Determined to preserve the irreplaceable records of the culture and history of the land on which she lives from the destruction of the war, Alia undertakes a courageous and extremely dangerous task of spiriting away 30,000 books from the library to a safe place.
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Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
12/14/2004
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17942814084
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Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
2005
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17527555083
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.