"Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her stepmother and stepsister, who treat her like a servant. When the wind blows Shiraz’s ball of wool into the garden next door, she spends the day helping and caring for the old lady who lives there, with miraculous results. Then her stepmother sends her own daughter off on the same mission . . . but will the results be the same?"
About the author: Rita Jahanforuz is a well-known and highly respected singer in Israel. Rita was born in Tehran, and her family emigrated to Israel in 1970 when she was eight. She never forgot her Persian origins and childhood memories, which inspired The Girl with a Brave Heart.
About the artist: Vali Mintzi was born in Romania and studied at the prestigious Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem. She works as an illustrator and graphic editor for the children's art magazine Enayim. Her vibrant and evocative style is influenced by painters including Bonnard, Hockney and Matisse.
The Girl with the Brave Heart was first published in Hebrew in Israel by Kinneret in 2010. • Global Appeal: Israeli author Rita Jahanforuz is a hugely popular singer in the Middle East, with a world-wide following. Brought up in Tehran, she caused a sensation in 2011 with the release of her album "My Joys", in which she sang in her native language, Farsi. • Education Market: A traditional tale from a little-represented culture (Iran), this story offers a unique opportunity to combine traditional storytelling with an introduction to Iranian culture. • Authenticity: Vali Mintzi's vibrant and expressive illustrations give young readers a true sense of the art and architecture of Iran.
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