Iqbal

Francesco D'Adamo, , trans. by Ann Leonori. . S&S/Aladdin, $4.99 (120pp) ISBN 978-1-4169-0329-1

A bonded servant in a Pakistani carpet factory narrates this novel inspired by the life and work of Masih. In a starred review, PW said it "packs an emotional punch. An eye-opening, genuinely touching novel." Ages 8-12. (July)

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