The Kite Runner 10th Anniversary

by Hosseini, Khaled

• ISBN13: 9781594631931
• ISBN10: 159463193X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781101217238
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780756948801, 9781594480003
• Edition: Anniv.
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-03-05
• Publisher: Riverhead Trade
• More Book Details

About This Book

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is a timeless and powerful novel that has captured the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. This sweeping tale of family, love, and friendship is set against the devastating backdrop of Afghanistan's history over the last thirty years.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, The Kite Runner is used by students and educators in literature and humanities courses, particularly those focusing on international literature, cultural studies, and social justice. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of human relationships and the impact of historical events on personal lives.

History and Editions

The 10th anniversary edition of The Kite Runner was published on March 5, 2013, by Penguin Random House. This edition includes any supplemental materials advertised, such as discussion guides and study questions. The book has been a New York Times bestseller and has won numerous awards, including the ALA Notable Book and the Boeke Prize.

Author and Other Works

Khaled Hosseini is one of the most widely read and beloved novelists in the world. His other notable works include A Thousand Splendid Suns and And the Mountains Echoed. Hosseini is also a Goodwill Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the founder of The Khaled Hosseini Foundation, which provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback (10th Anniversary Edition): ISBN-13: 9781594631931
• Hardcover (Original Edition): ISBN-13: 9781573222457
• Paperback (Original Edition): ISBN-13: 9781594481772
• E-book (10th Anniversary Edition): Not specifically listed but available through various e-book retailers.
• Bulk and Wholesale Options: Available through BookPal and other bulk book retailers.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Penguin Random House
• Publication Date: March 5, 2013 (10th Anniversary Edition)
• Number of Pages: 400
• Language: English
• Item Weight: Approximately 1.5 pounds
• Dimensions: 5-1/8 x 8 inches

Other Editions and Formats

• Hardcover (Original Edition): ISBN-13: 9781573222457
• Paperback (Original Edition): ISBN-13: 9781594481772
• E-book (Original Edition): Available through various e-book retailers.
• Bulk and Wholesale Options: Available through BookPal and other bulk book retailers.

Awards and Recognition

• ALA Notable Book WINNER
• Alex Award – YALSA WINNER
• Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers Award WINNER
• Boeke Prize WINNER
• Book Sense Bestseller List Sensation WINNER
• Borders Original Voices Award WINNER
• Entertainment Weekly’s Best Book WINNER
• Literature to Life Award WINNER
• San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year WINNER

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The Kite Runner, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Khaled Hosseini one of most widely read and beloved novelists in the world, with more than ten million copies sold in the United States of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, and more than thirty-eight million copies sold worldwide in more than seventy countries. His third novel, And the Mountains Echoed, will be published May 21, 2013. Hosseini is also a Goodwill Envoy to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN Refugee Agency, and the founder of The Khaled Hosseini Foundation, a nonprofit that provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. He lives in northern California. To learn more about his foundation, please visit www.khaledhosseini.org.