Naji and the mystery of the dig follows one young persian girls quest for answers amid a culture steeped in traditions. I learned a lot about persian culture, families and food which is really cool. Best sellers help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books sell computers electronics. New childrens mystery book seeks to fill void in american. Jun 23, 2019 event and news about the book naji and the mystery of the dig and its author vahid imani. This book comes highly recommended for classrooms and school and home libraries. An evening in persia a frank discussion with author vahid imani about everything persian. Coming from an old civilization, he is fascinated by ancient cultures and archeology. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Naji was a likeable kid and therefore the story didnt fall behind in grabbing my interest. David gardnerretired k12 principalreading naji and the mystery dig, you will find how basic attributes of laughter, worry, fear, respect, love, kindness, and other human characteristics are universal no matter. Imani wrote his book, naji and the mystery of the dig, with third through sixth graders in mind, but the author said older kids and adults also. Imani to hold book signing tomorrow books and literature. As the story unfolds on that eventful day, the reader will experience a delightful journey into the many colors of persian culture, folklore, cuisine, history, geography, religion and childrens games.
As events unfold and suspense rises, readers will enjoy the many colors of persian culture, cuisine, folklore, history, geography. Photo courtesy of vahid imani right on the westernmost tip of the fertile crescent of the middle east is iran, the epicenter of persian people and culture. Author vahid imani is holding a booksigning for his new childrens book naji and the mystery of the dig from 4. Naji and the mystery of the dig by imani, vahid 2014.
This book is set in 1950s iran, and tells the story of 8 year old naji. Naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani waterstones. Naji and the mystery of the dig english edition ebook. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.
Naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani booklife. June 18, 2014 prlog naji and the mystery of the dig is a middlegrade mystery novel starring naji, an 8yearold iranian girl. Naji and the mystery of the dig is the highly engaging tale of a day in the life of naji, an eight year old girl growing up in persia. Naji and the mystery of the dig is a chapter book about a courtyard adventure birthed in the imagination of a young persian girl on a typical summer day. Naji and the mystery of the dig by imani, vahid 2014 paperback vahid imani on. Currently, when he is not working on his next book, he is teaching music and classical guitar to children of all ages.
One summer morning, 8 year old persian girl, naji woke up to an unusual sound. Author vahid imani has crafted a book which is sure to hold the interest of young readers while offering a rare and enchanting glimpse into the fascinating culture of persia in the 1940s. Naji and the mystery of the dig was a very good book. To learn more about entering your book in the literary classics international book awards for childrens and young adult literature click on the link below.
At the end of the story, in the back of the book there are questions that i thought were interesting. Naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani 20140506. In the shadow of the kingmakers by vahid imani, paperback. Vahid imani author of naji and the mystery of the dig goodreads. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Last year, we received the book naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani.
See more ideas about mystery, author and all over the world. This awardwinning cultural book is inspired by a true story. Naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani goodreads. Vahid imani was born and raised in tehran, iran, and made the united states his home in 1979. One summer morning, eightyear old naji woke up to a. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. New childrens book seeks to foster appreciation for. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books required updated lexile measures. Buy naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani 2014 0506 by imani, vahid isbn. Our house is getting ready for multicultural childrens book day on january 27th, 2018. Missing subject matters such as geography, world culture and world history in the american school systems curriculum inspired author vahid imani to write the book to close this gap and introduce children to such subjects. Naji and the mystery of the digby vahid imani is a delightful childrens book rich with cultural details and full of moral lessons.
Buy naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani from waterstones today. Many products and services offer lexile measures for their books. He earned a masters degree from gonzaga universitys school of business, spokane washington, in 1980. Naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani paperback, 198 pages, published 2014. In the shadow of the kingmakers and naji and the mystery of the dig stay safe and healthy.
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Her curiosity is piqued when she discovers workers digging a hold in her garden for a new septic tank. Local author vahid imani shares persian culture and. One morning naji is awakened by the sound of men working out in her familys courtyard. Local author vahid imani shares persian culture and scientific.
We are thrilled to be cohosting this important initiative to get more diverse books in classrooms, libraries and homes. Naji and the mystery of the dig is the highly engaging tale of a day in the life of naji, an eight year old girl growing up in persia during the 1940s. Santa barbara,ca, childrens literary classics clc announced that the childrens book, naji and the mystery of the dig, by vahid imani, is the 2015 recipient of the golden seal in three different categories. I read naji and the mystery of the dig by vahid imani, a beginning chapter book packed with persian culture.
One day, she sees that there are random men digging a hole in her garden. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. Buy naji and the mystery of the dig book online at low. Vahid imani author of naji and the mystery of the dig. Buy naji and the mystery of the dig by imani, vahid 2014 paperback by isbn. Naji and the mystery of the dig, by vahid imani this book is set in iran in 1942, and is about a normal girl who lives in a house, but she believes in magical creatures. Author vahid imani shares persian culture on the web site najis adventures. Naji and the mystery of the dig is going to frankfurt, germany frankfurt book fair starts on october 16. The book is available in english all over the world via amazon. Naji and the mystery of the dig by imani, vahid 2014 paperback. Vahid imani, a solvang resident and the author of childrens book naji and the mystery of the dig, received three awards from childrens literary classics clc on april 2 in.