Thunder Over Kandahar (Paperback)

from Tkulyk

When I picked up Thunder Over Kandahar I assumed it would be similar to other novels dealing with war torn countries. In a lot of ways it was: the author spent time overseas to research and immerse herself in the culture,and the main characters were faced with the chaos and terrors of war. So wha...

from Sullywriter

Well-written, realistic story about two girls living in post-September 11th Afghanistan where the Taliban is trying to hold on to power. The oppression of and hostility toward women is depicted particularly well.

from gypsysmom

This book is one of the 100 YA books that CBC says should make you proud to be Canadian. I don't read a lot of YA fiction but this certainly seems to me to be a great story. The author spent time in Afghanistan to research this book and then had it vetted by numerous readers including Afghani Mus...

from gypsysmom

This book is one of the 100 YA books that CBC says should make you proud to be Canadian. I don't read a lot of YA fiction but this certainly seems to me to be a great story. The author spent time in Afghanistan to research this book and then had it vetted by numerous readers including Afghani Mus...