Lost Riders
Lost Riders by Elizabeth Laird is an unabridged edition published by Macmillan Children’s in 2008, featuring 283 pages in English. This book presents the story of Rashid and his younger brother Shari, who are taken to work in a foreign country and face the challenges of being separated. As they navigate their new lives, Rashid is thrust into the demanding world of camel racing, where he endures harsh treatment but discovers his talent as a jockey.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of resilience and the bond between siblings amidst adversity. The story delves into the realities of the camel-racing industry, highlighting social topics related to juvenile experiences and the impact of business on young lives. Through Rashid’s journey, the book addresses the struggles of maintaining familial connections while adapting to a harsh new environment.
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Taken to work in a strange country, Rashid and his little brother Shari cling to each other. Then they are separated and forced to become jockeys in the lucrative camel-racing business. Rashid is starved and worked to exhaustion by harsh supervisors – but he has a talent for racing and quickly becomes his stable’s star jockey. Soon he begins to forget what life was like when he had a proper home. He almost begins to forget about Shari . . .
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