![]() In a world swirling with secrets, racism and a touch of magic we watch through the eyes of these three children as Nayebzadah's family of Afghan immigrants try to find their way in an often-uncaring society. In a powerful debut novel author Rahela Nayebzadah introduces three unforgettable characters, Beh, Shabnam and Alif. When you take all these complex concepts, you create the unforgettable Monster Child. Monster Child incorporates the fresh and sharp look of immigrant life that pulls no punches as seen in Angry Queer Somali Boy and combines it with the raw truth of family secrets and the damage they cause without the hope of forgiveness like in Butter Honey Pig Bread. Seen through children’s eyes it shows us the struggles of starting a new life, racism and the need to fit in, but it also shows the unspoken and often glossed over traumas that happen within the immigrant communities, as they do in all communities. ![]() ![]() This is not your typical immigrant story. Evil takes many forms and it is up to the reader to determine who is truly the Monster Child. Why you need to read this now: Monster Child showcases the view of an uncaring and racist world through the eyes of three Afghan immigrant children. Her autobiographical novel, Jeegareh Ma (2012), was based on her family's migration to Canada from Afghanistan. Who: A mother of two, Rahela Nayebzadah holds a PhD in the Faculty of Education from the University of British Columbia. ![]() What: Monster Child (Wolsak & Wynn, 2021) ![]()
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