The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story

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The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story - Hardcover

The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story - Hardcover

by Daniel Nayeri
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Book Overview

by Daniel Nayeri (Author)

Winner of the National Book Award - Named Amazon's #1 Children's Book of 2025

In the shadow of World War II, two orphaned siblings embark on a perilous journey across the mountains of Iran--where survival depends on finding a common language in a world torn apart.

1941. The German armies are storming across Europe. Iran is a neutral country occupied by British forces on one side, Soviet forces on another. Soldiers fill the teahouses of Isfahan. Nazi spies roam the alleyways.

Babak and his little sister have just lost their father. Now orphans, fearing they will be separated, the two devise a plan. Babak will take up his father's old job as a teacher to the nomads. With a chalkboard strapped to Babak's back, and a satchel full of textbooks, the siblings set off to find the nomad tribes as they make their yearly trek across the mountains.

On the treacherous journey they meet a Jewish boy, hiding from a Nazi spy. And suddenly, they are all in a race for survival.

Against the backdrop of World War II comes an epic adventure in the faraway places. Through the cacophony of soldiers, tanks, and planes, can young hearts of different creeds and nations learn to find a common language?

Master storyteller Daniel Nayeri delivers an unforgettable tale of courage, hope, and the transformative power of education. Meticulously researched and breathtakingly told, The Teacher of Nomad Land illuminates a hidden corner of WWII history.

Perfect for readers who loved The Book Thief, Refugee, and Inside Out and Back Again, this is a story that will keep you riveted until the final, tear-filled page.

"No one captures the flavor and spirit of traditional storytelling more than Daniel Nayeri." --Chris Abouzeid, Belmont Books.

Author Biography

Award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oklahoma as a refugee, captivated readers with his poignant memoir Everything Sad Is Untrue (Printz Award) and the epic adventure The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams (Newbery Honor). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he resides along the East Coast with his family.

Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.66 x 8.5 x 5.91 IN
Publication Date: September 16, 2025
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 5
ISBN9781646145669
Author Daniel Nayeri
PublisherLevine Querido
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages192
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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Daniel Nayeri was born in Iran and spent some years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Michael L. Printz Award, the Christopher Medal, and the Middle Eastern Book Award, and The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams, winner of the Newbery Honor Award. He lives in the US with his wife and son.

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