The librarian of Basra : a true story from Iraq / written & illustrated by Jeanette Winter.
Presents the true story of how Alia Baker, the librarian of the Basra library, and her friends managed to save the books of the library before the library was burned to the ground during the 2003 Iraq War.
Record details
- ISBN: 0152054456
- ISBN: 9780152054458
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: Orlando, FL : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2004].
- Copyright: ©2004
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- AD640L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.2 0.5 83517.Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.8 0.5 83517.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Baker, Alia Muhammad > Juvenile literature.
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
Iraq War, 2003-2011 > Juvenile literature.
Librarians.
Librarians > Iraq > Baṣrah > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Libraries.
Libraries > Destruction and pillage > Iraq > Baṣrah > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Available copies
- 48 of 49 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 49 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Public Library | J 020.9 Win (Text) | 30254100355558 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Presents the true story of how Alia Baker, the librarian of the Basra library, and her friends managed to save the books of the library before the library was burned to the ground during the 2003 Iraq War.
