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The Day of Ahmed's Secret
The Day of Ahmed's Secret
Author: Florence Parry Heide, Judith Heide Gilliland
As Ahmed delivers bottles of propane gas, he treasures a special secret he can't wait to share with his family. "Skillfully, the authors use the secret to sustain suspense...and to highlight the significance of Ahmed's poignant joy in his accomplishment....A handsome, affectionate book."--Kirkus Reviews.
ISBN-13: 9780688088958
ISBN-10: 0688088953
Publication Date: 8/1990
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Type: Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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Delightful children's book! This story takes place on the busy streets of Cairo, where Ahmed is completing his daily duty of delivering cooking gas to customers. On this particular day, Ahmed is patiently waiting for his workday to end so that he can share a secret with his family--he has learned to write his name.

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This story takes place in Cairo, where a young boy is travelling through the streets to reach his family. The book describes different scenes in this crowded town. You learn what city life in the Egypt might be like.
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A delightful story, set in the Middle East, about a boy who learns to write his own name. Remarkable illustrations and rich text gives a neat view of his culture at the same time as it weaves an intriguing story line.


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