Guantánamo kid: the true story of mohammed el-gharani, paperback/alexandre franc

Description Saudi Arabia offers few prospects for the bright young Mohammed El-Gharani.

With roots in Chad, Mohammed is treated like a second-class citizen.

His access to healthcare and education are restricted; nor can he make the most of his entrepreneurial spirit.

At the age of 14, having scraped together some money as a street trader, Mohammed seizes an opportunity to study in Pakistan.

One Friday in Karachi, Mohammed is detained during a raid on his local mosque.

After being beaten and interrogated, he is sold to the American government by the Pakistani forces as a member of Al-Qaida with links to Osama Bin Laden, but Mohammed has heard of neither.

The Americans fly him first to Kandahar and then to Guant namo Bay.

In Guant namo Kid , J r me Tubiana and Alexandre Franc tell the eye-opening, heart-wrenching story of one of Guant namos youngest detainees.

Written in collaboration with Mohammed El-Gharani, Guant namo Kid reflects as closely as possible his memories and experiences of life in the camp.

About the Author Jérôme Tubiana is a journalist and researcher.

He has contributed to National Geographic, Foreign Affairs, and Foreign Policy, among other publications.

Alexandre Franc is the creator of more than a dozen graphic novels, including Agatha: The Real Life of Agatha Christie.