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Iqbal: A Novel Hardcover – November 1, 2003

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Product Details

  • Age Range: 8 - 12 years
  • Grade Level: 3 - 7
  • Lexile Measure: 730L (What's this?)
  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; 1 edition (November 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780689854453
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689854453
  • ASIN: 0689854455
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat for middle school classrooms
By Lizbeth on October 25, 2007
Format: 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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsIqbal
A Kid's Review on December 1, 2005
Format: 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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5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect for read-aloud
By SeattleReader on March 24, 2015
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I used this as a read-aloud in my 6th grade class. The kids were riveted - such a moving and appropriate book to address the big issues of child labor and exploitation in a way that is accessible to elementary students. Wonderful book!
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4.0 out of 5 starsIqbal by Annabel Massey
A Kid's Review on April 5, 2006
Format: Hardcover
Iqbal, a great fictional novel, is written by Francesco D'Adamo.

Francesco D'Adamo wrote the story told through a girl, Fatima.

Iqbal's major award that it won was the Christopher Award in 2004. The

Christopher award was established in 1949. These awards are given to

directors of books, writers of books, producers, and television

specials. These awards goals are to encourage people to use their

talents and imagination to make the world more positive. This book is

set in Pakistan, at Hussain Khan's factory near a dry countryside.

Iqbal

Masih, a young Pakistani boy, comes to the carpet factory and brings

hope to all the other slave treated children. He tells the other

children that their family's dept will never be canceled. He meets

Fatima and promises her she will be free soon. He comes to the

factory and is the bravest boy there. He knows he can escape and be

free. He even has the courage to talk about the future. Fatima is a

Pakistani girl who is at the factory because she has to pay her

fathers debts. She meets Iqbal and they become close. He promises her

she will be free, and they will soon go kite flying together. Fatima

is used to the harsh conditions and when Iqbal shows up her hopes are

raised. This book is so intriguing it makes all the readers keep

reading. You not only get to read a great novel, you get to learn

some interesting facts about harsh working factories in Pakistan. The

reader's response to this book is very meaningful. Iqbal has become a

symbol to millions of children in the world, who have had hardship

and violence in their life.
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4.0 out of 5 starsBravery in a peanut
By LORRAINE WITTELSOHN on April 22, 2013
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Iqbal was the essence of bravery for someone so young and unworldly. He had an adult sense of right and wrong in an enslaved child's body. I'm glad his story has been told and was touched to have read it.
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4.0 out of 5 starsSo True
By The Eagle One on January 4, 2015
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You would never think such things happen in the world, even today. You can understand why our parents used to say that everybody should finish the food. Even though, the story is not a 100% reality, you still can understand. I am thinking if I could do anything...the world is a big society where everybody should be free and happy.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is an excellent book for children ages 10-12
By Dixie on November 23, 2014
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This is an excellent book for children ages 10-12. I bought this book in hopes of reading it to my 4th grade English students, but the school at which I work in the Middle East has too many unfortunate restrictions on course materials. However, if I were teaching in the US, I would not hesitate to read this book to my students or to recommend it for their reading list. This well-written book provides children with an opportunity to consider childhood struggles and children's abilities not only to triumph over those struggles, but to also make the world a better place for other children.
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5.0 out of 5 starsclean book in good shape and quickly delivered
By bebo on February 3, 2016
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clean book in good shape and quickly delivered. only problem was with website promotion that "included" itself in my order causing me to pay for two and receive two books when i only wanted or needed one. i'll add them to my classroom library. heartwarming story of perseverance and short lived triumph that lends credence to the saying that "silence is compliance" I cried.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

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Published 9 days ago by Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars... son had to read this for school but did enjoy it.

My son had to read this for school but did enjoy it.

Published 17 days ago by ctl
5.0 out of 5 starsI'm using Iqbal's story in a middle school reading class ...

I'm using Iqbal's story in a middle school reading class. Our topic is child labor around the world. They are enthralled with this story.

Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Noodlebaum
4.0 out of 5 starsIt came in great condition. He has enjoyed reading it

I got this book because my son needed it for school. It came in great condition. He has enjoyed reading it.

Published 6 months ago by s.a.c.
5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful story, easily transports kids into a world many ...

Wonderful story, easily transports kids into a world many by the grace of God will never experience the horrors of.

Published 7 months ago by Favebooks
4.0 out of 5 starsReally good

I really liked this book. It has some action packed parts some adventurous parts and some emotional parts. Over all I enjoyed reading this book.

Published 9 months ago by Michael Sean Garrick
5.0 out of 5 starsPERFECT

I loved it. The way that it ended tho was kind of sad because in the beginning of the book in guessing that people thought that Fatima and Iqbal we're going to fall in love... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Fergie
4.0 out of 5 starsHe enjoyed it.

I did not read this but it was an assignment for my twelve year old son. He enjoyed it.

Published 11 months ago by Debbie Alvarado
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

AWESOME

Published 13 months ago by Michelle Comte
5.0 out of 5 starsMy son and I highly recommend this book to others

I homeschool my 7th-grader, and I assigned this book to him for history class. My son was captivated by the main character of this book who is willing to sacrifice anything in... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Rhonda D

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