What the Kite Saw by Anne Laurel Carter, Akin Duzakin - 9781779460424

Name: What the Kite Saw by Anne Laurel Carter, Akin Duzakin - 9781779460424
Brand: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada

What the Kite SawAuthor(s): Anne Laurel Carter, Akin Duzakin\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada, Canada\nImprint: Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada\nISBN-13: 9781779460424, 978-1779460424\nSynopsis\nIn this memorable story, a young boy finds solace flying his kite from the rooftop after soldiers take his father and brother away.\n\nWithout his father and brother, the young boys life is turned upside down. He and his family have to stay inside, along with everyone else in town. At suppertime, he cant stop looking at the two empty places at the table and his sister cant stop crying. The boy looks out the window and is chilled to see a tanks spotlight searching the park where he plays with his friends. He hears shouts and gunshots and catches sight of someone running in the street if only they could fly away, he thinks.\n\nEach day the curfew is lifted briefly, and the boy goes to the park to see his friends. One day, inspired by the wind in the trees, he has an ide.