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Darius Kellner never really fit in with his Persian family. He knows
more about Hobbits and Klingon than Farsi and Persian traditions. When his family decides to take to Iran, Darius realizes this trip will change his life.
Darius
has trouble fitting in at home and he knows things will be the same in
Iran. However, when Darius meets Sohrab, everything changes. They start
playing soccer together, talking for hours, and exploring the city
together. Sohrab makes Darius feels that finally belong somewhere.
I
thought this was an emotional and delightful read. I found it endearing
and easy to relate to Darius. I remember growing up around that age, I
constantly felt out of place and had trouble fitting in. As a child of
immigrants after a few years in America, I lost most of our culture and
blended with American culture more easily. I had a tough time finding a
balance between my culture and the love of my new adopted country. I
love how this book illustrates that we all need someone to help us feel
that we belong. Overall, a great read for readers of all ages!
*Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**
