Title

Shahana Series: Through My Eyes

Author

Hawke, Rosanne

Publisher

Allen & Unwin

Published Date

2013

Annotation

Survival in war torn Kashmir is hugely challenging for 14-year-old Shahana and her younger brother especially when they rescue a young boy, Zahid, from the other side of the conflict zone. Based on a 60-year conflict, this novel aims to reveal the resourcefulness of children, their resilience and hope.

Key Concepts

Family, Hope, Resilience, War

Audience

Upper primary, Secondary

AC Links/EYLF

English, Geography, HASS, History, ACELA1500, ACELA1502, ACELT1608, ACELT1609, ACELT1610, ACELT1612, ACHASSK111, ACHASSK112, ACELA1515, ACELA1518, ACELT1613, ACELT1614, ACHASSK138, ACHASSK139, ACHASSK140, ACHASSK141, ACELA1528, ACELA1529, ACELT1619, ACELT1621, ACELT1622, ACELT1803, ACHASSK186, ACHASSK188, ACHASSK189, ACHASSK190, ACHASSK191, ACHASSK192, ACELA1540, ACELA1541, ACELT1626, ACELT1627, ACELT1628, ACELT1807, ACOKFH009, ACOKFH010, ACHGK049, ACHGK052, ACHGK054, ACHGK058