He recalls his scant, precious memories of his grandparents in Iran, and we learn why he, his mom, and sister ended up in Oklahoma - and his father did not. His narrative swoops and swirls through time and place as he tries to help his classmates - and himself - makes sense of who he is and where he comes from. They’re poets, which is worse.’Īs he replies to prompts from his teacher, Daniel tells the story of his life so far. My mom says it’s true, but only because everyone has sinned and needs God to save them. Miller’s class think, but I’m the only Persian they’ve ever met, so I don’t know where they got that idea. ‘All Persians are liars, and lying is a sin. The story opens with Daniel telling a story to his middle school class in his new hometown. This is his unforgettable story, told in his inimitable voice. He’s Iranian but now finds himself living in Oklahoma. He’s got dark skin, he’s hairy, and his butt is big. The hero of our story is Khosrou, but everyone calls him Daniel.
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