Lost Riders
(9 reviews with an average rating of 4 out of 5)
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
When Uncle Bilal arrives with tales of the big houses and rich playmates in Dubai, Rashid can't wait to get there. But his dreams of a better life for him and his brother are quickly dashed when they arrive - separated from his brother and forced to work as a camel jockey, he soon realises that they are little more than slaves in this dangerous world.
Longing for his family and the life he left behind in Pakistan, Rashid is determined to find his brother and escape before it's too late.
A powerful and challenging story, this title is ideal for children with an interest in social issues and the lives of others across the world.
What you thought...
Average rating:
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Anonymous, 10 Awst 2016
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this book is quiet interesting... i have been to dubai it is beautiful and the tallest building is in dubai and its call burj khalifa check it out, but try and visit dubai :-) very cool!
Saifullah, 19 Mawrth 2015
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a great book for all ages enjoyed, it very much
Mohammad, 6 Chwefror 2013
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Lost Riders is thrilling and unexpected. The story seems so real and the characters are described so vividly. The description and suspense is fantastic. I highly recommend it and Im sure anyone who reads it will love it.
Natalia, 11 Ionawr 2013
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Lost Riders is all about a boy called Rashid who is sold when he's only eight. He lost his family and had his name changed. He is forced to work as a camel jockey, which is an extremely dangerous job. All he can think of is escape. I'm not so sure on this book as it's sad although it is adventurous. Before he even starts work he is told what happened to the boy before him which is very depressing. His mum doesn't even know what is going on she thinks that he's with a rich family playing wi...
Maddie, 13 Rhagfyr 2012
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I like this book because its quiet intresting.its about little boys from 4 diffrent countries known as bangladesh pakistan sudan and yemen working as camel jockeys for the company gulf. i also like it because its fast flowing
Wasif, 27 Tachwedd 2012
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I think this book is really good.
Tori, 16 Hydref 2012
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It was rely good and it is sad at the same time.
swalikh, 8 Hydref 2012
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Very well written book with a twist to the ending! It will leave you guessing till the last page!
11theycat, 12 Medi 2012
This book is full of suspense and I give it 5 stars based on true events and seems as if you're there!!!