![]() ![]() Born into a family so wealthy his grandfather's grandfather was called a king, young Khosrou lived a privileged life in Iran. There's a very graphic and bloody description of a bull being slaughtered and a scene where a woman is beaten by her husband as her children watch.ĮVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE is a patchwork of stories (some true), myths, and fables, told by 12-year-old Khosrou "Daniel" Nayeri. Episodes of violence sometimes appear in Daniel's stories and some may be disturbing to readers. But that perception slowly changes as he becomes a seventh grade Scheherazade, sharing with them tales of Persian kings, khans, and princesses and true (mostly) stories of his life in Iran and in a refugee camp in Italy. Finally settling with his family in Edmond, Oklahoma, Khosrou changes his name to Daniel and struggles to find acceptance from classmates who see him only as a poor refugee who often smells of pickles and garlic. ![]() Young Khosrou Nayeri's very privileged life in Iran comes to a terrifying end as he, his mother, and his sister flee the country one step ahead of the secret police. Ptintz Award for young adullt literature. ![]() Parents need to know that Daniel Nayeri's Everything Sad Is Untrue: (A True story) is a "memoir" told through a captivating mix of fiction and nonfiction. A character smuggles drugs from Iran to England.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. ![]()
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