WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Naji - and the mystery dig by Vahid Imani provides a wonderful window into the Iranian world as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Learn about a Middle Eastern culture, history, religion, geography and cuisine. You will find how basic attributes of laughter, worry, fear, respect, love, kindness, and other human characteristics, are universal, no matter where we live. You will fall in love with Naji as she fascinates you.
-- Dr. Marvin Marshall
Author of Parenting Without Stress: How to Raise Responsible Kids While Keeping a Life of Your Own
"Naji" is a charming story that would be a very welcome addition to any classroom library. It could be used to enhance both a language arts curriculum and/or a social studies curriculum. I think students will find it interesting and entertaining. I highly recommend it to any parent or educator.
--Bob Neider
Retired educator with 31 years of experience in elementary schools
A charming read that brings to life the sights, sounds, smells, beliefs, and humor of family life in 1942 Iran. An excellent book for parents and educators who wish to explore the culture of this country with their students. I highly recommend it!
--Ellen Beckerman
Elementary school educator
Naji and the mystery of the dig is a delightful, culturally rich story of adventure and intrigue that will be subtly instructive to Naji’s age group all around the world, yet bubbling over with the romp and tumble, play and pleasure typical of children in every culture. This is a book that should be on students’ summer reading lists. Better yet, it would be ideal as a literary unit, delightfully tasted and experienced together by teachers and students in classrooms in every culture. The author writes so vividly and life-like, the reader will find herself or himself in the story, hearing, smelling, and enjoying Naji’s experiences firsthand—almost. If students everywhere learned of the cultures of other children through literature such as “Naji,” our younger generations would build bridges of commonality that would become bridges of peace in our world.
--David Gardner
pastor, missionary, world traveler and retired K-12 principal
A little girl, Naji, takes us inside the family life and cultural values of Iranian society as she grapples with a powerful mystery. Providing cultural understanding of a faraway world in an entertaining and accessible way, this book is highly recommended for children of all ages.
--Dr. Paul H. Gelles
educator, anthropologist, and author of Andean Lives: Gregorio Condori Mamani and Asunta Quispe Huaman
Naji - and the mystery dig by Vahid Imani provides a wonderful window into the Iranian world as seen through the eyes of a young girl. Learn about a Middle Eastern culture, history, religion, geography and cuisine. You will find how basic attributes of laughter, worry, fear, respect, love, kindness, and other human characteristics, are universal, no matter where we live. You will fall in love with Naji as she fascinates you.
-- Dr. Marvin Marshall
Author of Parenting Without Stress: How to Raise Responsible Kids While Keeping a Life of Your Own
"Naji" is a charming story that would be a very welcome addition to any classroom library. It could be used to enhance both a language arts curriculum and/or a social studies curriculum. I think students will find it interesting and entertaining. I highly recommend it to any parent or educator.
--Bob Neider
Retired educator with 31 years of experience in elementary schools
A charming read that brings to life the sights, sounds, smells, beliefs, and humor of family life in 1942 Iran. An excellent book for parents and educators who wish to explore the culture of this country with their students. I highly recommend it!
--Ellen Beckerman
Elementary school educator
Naji and the mystery of the dig is a delightful, culturally rich story of adventure and intrigue that will be subtly instructive to Naji’s age group all around the world, yet bubbling over with the romp and tumble, play and pleasure typical of children in every culture. This is a book that should be on students’ summer reading lists. Better yet, it would be ideal as a literary unit, delightfully tasted and experienced together by teachers and students in classrooms in every culture. The author writes so vividly and life-like, the reader will find herself or himself in the story, hearing, smelling, and enjoying Naji’s experiences firsthand—almost. If students everywhere learned of the cultures of other children through literature such as “Naji,” our younger generations would build bridges of commonality that would become bridges of peace in our world.
--David Gardner
pastor, missionary, world traveler and retired K-12 principal
A little girl, Naji, takes us inside the family life and cultural values of Iranian society as she grapples with a powerful mystery. Providing cultural understanding of a faraway world in an entertaining and accessible way, this book is highly recommended for children of all ages.
--Dr. Paul H. Gelles
educator, anthropologist, and author of Andean Lives: Gregorio Condori Mamani and Asunta Quispe Huaman
