The glass collector
About this book
In Cairo, fifteen-year-old Aaron makes a living out of gathering garbage; as a member of the despised Zabbaleen, this is his fate. But Aaron has dreams. Every day he dreams of Rachel. He dreams that they will make a life together, far from the smells, cruelty and squalour of their daily existence. Suggested level: secondary.
Details
- OL Work ID
- OL16724702W
Subjects
Refuse and refuse disposalPovertyRecycling (Waste)FictionJuvenile fictionRecyclingRecycling (Waste, etc.)Children's fictionPoverty, fictionRefuse and refuse disposal, fictionRecycling (waste, etc.), fictionEgypt, fictionNew York Times reviewed