Author Description

Yahyia, a Saudi Arabian boy is faced with the fear of the unknown. He must travel to a strange land, a land that is not like Saudi Arabia. The story show how Yahyia overcomes his fear and learns mat different is not always bad. Yahyia's misconceptions about America and the cultural differences between the two countries are written from a humorous and educational view."Yahyia and the Strange Land"; approximately 800 words, is written on a 2nd Grade Level. Using the Grammatik IV Software Program, the story is rated: Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 2; and Flesch Reading Ease 91 (very easy). Attached you will find the word list for the story.