Description |
168 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Note |
Translation of: Guantánamo kid : l'histoire vraie de Mohamed El-Gorani . |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 167). |
Summary |
Saudi Arabia offers few prospects for the bright young Mohammed El-Gharani. With roots in Chad, Mohammed is treated like a second-class citizen. His access to healthcare and education are restricted; nor can he make the most of his entrepreneurial spirit. At the age of 14, having scraped together some money as a street trader, Mohammed seizes an opportunity to study in Pakistan. One Friday in Karachi, Mohammed is detained during a raid on his local mosque. After being beaten and interrogated, he is sold to the American government by the Pakistani forces as a member of Al-Qaida with links to Osama Bin Laden, but Mohammed has heard of neither. The Americans fly him first to Kandahar and then to Guantánamo Bay. |
Note |
"This book is endorsed by Amnesty International"--Cover. |
Language |
In English, translated from the French. |
Subject |
El-Gharani, Mohammed -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Prisoners of war -- United States -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Prisoners of war -- Cuba -- Guantánamo Bay Naval Base -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Prisoners of war -- Saudi Arabia -- Biography -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Guantánamo Bay Detention Camp. (OCoLC)fst01783445
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Detention of persons -- Cuba -- Guantánamo Bay Naval Base -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Prisoners of war -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Cuba -- Guantánamo Bay Naval Base -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 -- Prisoners and prisons -- Comic books, strips, etc.
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Genre/Form |
Comics (Graphic works)
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Biographical comics.
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Nonfiction comics.
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Graphic novels.
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Added Author |
Franc, Alexandre, 1973- artist.
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Gauvin, Edward, translator.
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Added Title |
Guantánamo Kid. English
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True story of Mohammed El-Gharani |
ISBN |
9781910593660 (paperback) |
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1910593664 (paperback) |
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