Referred to as the non-fiction "The Kite Runner", this is an astounding account of growing up in Afghanistan - a beautiful and civilised country ravaged by civil war, the rise of the Taliban, and the arrival of international troops in 2001. Qais Akbar Omar shares his struggles for survival with an extraordinary sense of spirit, making this a story that is sure to stay with readers for a very long time. Already sold in 14 languages around the world, this is set to become a massive global success. *Also appeared in May Buyer's Notes*