Vahid Imani

Large Print Edition. "Like the Wind I Go" is a sweeping memoir about identity and independence, as a young man grapples with his burgeoning adulthood and an ancient empire faces its final hours of existence. It's 1978, and Iran is swept up in a revolutionary fever. Still in college, author Vahid Imani remains cautious, even as his friends and family celebrate a new vision for the country. The people demand democracy, but is that what awaits them? Then, a mysterious tragedy. Vahid stumbles upon the corpse of his missing neighbor, hanging from the beams of his warehouse. He's just one of many acquaintances to have recently died or disappeared, without explanation. For Vahid, the siren's song of the West grows stronger, and he dreams of a life free from paranoia and limitation. The desire to escape his deteriorating homeland becomes an obsession, even as his family accuses him of forgetting his roots and his girlfriend questions if he will choose liberty, over love. But the shadow of oppression is swallowing Iran, and Vahid knows that his dream of starting anew in a foreign land grows fainter every day. Caught in the grip of culture, duty, and devotion, it seems there is no way out.With larger text and more space between lines, this book is easy on the eyes and makes reading more enjoyable. The story is engaging and will keep you entertained for hours.For reading reviews, please visit goodreads.com for the standard edition of this book.

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what they'll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters? Skeletons and curses? Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child, and if she isn't careful, she'll be snatched up by a Looloo; mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji decides to investigate-until a terrible event leaves the whole neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again? As it turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could ever imagine. Based on a true story, this award-winning middle-grade chapter book includes a glossary, study projects, and discussion questionsJoin Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under your nose. Lexile(R) Measures 690L

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what they'll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters? Skeletons and curses? Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child, and if she isn't careful, she'll be snatched up by a Looloo; mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji decides to investigate-until a terrible event leaves the whole neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again? As it turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could ever imagine. With larger text and more space between lines, this book is easy on the eyes and makes reading more enjoyable. The story is engaging and will keep you entertained for hours.Based on a true story, this award-winning middle-grade chapter book includes a glossary, study projects, and discussion questions. Join Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under your nose. For reading reviews, please visit goodreads.com for the standard edition of this book.

This memoir reads like a thriller. It's a true personal account detailing the upheaval that changed every fiber of Iranian society as it gasped for a life away from tyranny. It's a feast of cultural, historical, and political anecdotes that answer the myriad questions from Westerners about what went wrong in Iran in 1978. The work also includes multiple stories from WWII unique to the Middle East.

A young Iranian man, wedged between ancient traditions and infused Western values, attempts to depart Iran during the 1978 revolution in search of freedom in the West. Like the Wind I Go is the story of his journey, plowing through the obstacles of ordinary life during an extraordinary time.

A post-WW1 historical fiction thriller. Inspired by actual events in 1924 Persia, the novel reflects on an igniting conflict between the West and Iran. James Malcolm, a British operative stationed in Tehran weaves an intricate plot in hopes of installing a new loyal Persian king and to humiliate the American interests in Persian oil.

He was the first American diplomat killed in Iran - and his death was no accident. In the aftermath of World War I, as the world's great powers race to control the newly discovered lifeblood of modern civilization-oil-a single act of espionage in Tehran threatens to reshape history. 1924 Persia stands at the crossroads of empire. The United States has begun eyeing Iranian oil for the first time, challenging Britain's long-held dominance in the region. Tensions erupt when an American diplomat becomes the first U.S. casualty in Iran-a death that shocks Washington and exposes how far rival nations will go to control the future of oil. Determined to keep Britain's grip on the region intact, intelligence officer James Malcolm launches a covert operation meant to undermine American influence. But when a calculated act of sabotage spirals into an international incident, the man pulling the strings suddenly finds himself trapped in his own web. Inside the English Consulate, Rose Pearce tries to keep her head down and her heart steady. Her closest friend is Ali, a gentle fourteen-year-old gardener whose world revolves around roses, tea trays, and quiet routines-until the day he overhears a conversation he was never meant to hear. His attempt to do the right thing sets off a chain reaction that shatters their lives and exposes the brutal machinery of empire. As foreign powers maneuver for control of Persia's future, James, Rose, and Ali are swept into a deadly struggle fueled by ambition, fear, and the West's insatiable hunger for oil. Loyalties fracture. Truth becomes dangerous. And survival may demand a price none of them are prepared to pay. In the Shadow of the Kingmakers is a gripping historical thriller inspired by true events-including the little-known death of the first American diplomat killed in Iran. It is a vivid, heart-stopping portrait of the moment oil politics began to shape the modern world. Perfect for readers drawn to international intrigue, forgotten history, and the human cost of empire.

One summer morning in Tehran, eight-year old Naji woke up to an unusual sound. Three strangers were digging in her courtyard. Naji's sixth sense warned her. Something suspicious was down beneath the yard.Frequently, adults in her life had warned her about different terrifying creatures. The events of the day proposed to unravel many other mysteries. Without losing sight of the dig, Naji started to examine the myth of Looloo, the one monster she had been warned about the most.Her determination to get close to the dig and experience the abyss herself grew more intense as the hole got deeper. Getting close to the dig was not as easy as she hoped. Deep into the hole a digger disappeared. The second digger went down to investigate. He too vanished in the depths of the dig. There was no response from him. The last member of the digging party was the foreman. Long after the foreman's decent, her father was on his knees, at the brim, bent over with his head in the hole, hopelessly calling and listening. Suddenly, he heard a weak sound. The foreman was calling, "Pull up ".

There's a deep, dark hole in Naji's yard and it's full of secrets. But will the girl's curiosity lead her to answers, or disaster? When Naji wakes to a strange sound she discovers a group of workers digging a hole just outside her room. Filled with intrigue, she wonders what they'll find at the bottom. Sleeping monsters? Skeletons and curses?Her father warns her to stay away. The worksite is no place for a child, and if she isn't careful, she'll be snatched up by a Looloo; mythical creatures that lurk in the shadows. Summoning her courage, Naji decides to investigate-until a terrible event leaves the whole neighborhood panicking. Have the terrifying Looloos struck again? As it turns out, the answer is far more surprising than Naji and her father could ever imagine. Based on a true story, this award-winning middle-grade chapter book includes a glossary, study projects, and discussion questions. Join Naji on a suspense-filled exploration of Persian culture and folklore as she learns that sometimes, the best adventures are waiting right under your nose. Lexile(R) Measures 690L