Jamshid and the Lost Mountain of Light

By Barry N. Malzberg

What's so serious about a stolen diamond? And why have they arrested my dad? Questions flood through Jamshid's mind as his life unravels. After the "Mountain of Light" is mysteriously stolen, he loses his family and is adopted by his tutor. But when he seeks answers to those questions he provokes a powerful enemy and is forced to flee for his life. Now a fugitive in the barren mountains, he encounters a legendary homa, and discovers he is capable of more than he thought. The question is: is he capable of saving the empire? "Jamshid and the Lost Mountain of Light" is a unique blend of fantasy and ancient history, seen through the eyes of a boy growing up in the palaces of Ancient Persia. Readers' comments: "My 10-year old could not put it down," "A definite must -read " "I Could See It Happening In My Mind " "...one of my favorite books " Best Children's Book - Persian Golden Lioness Awards.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419689584
• ISBN13: 9781419689581
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 8.0"