Description Based on historical events, this unforgettable and inspiring tale for middle-grade readers is about a young boy torn from the only life he\'s ever known and held captive as a prisoner of war.
But in the wake of a tragedy and at his mother\'s urging, he decides to enlist, assured by the authorities that he will achieve paradise should he die in service to his country..
In 1982, twelve-year-old Reza has no interest in joining Iran\'s war effort.
Description Based on historical events, this unforgettable and inspiring tale for middle-grade readers is about a young boy torn from the only life he\'s ever known and held captive as a prisoner of war