In March 2003, Hassan wakes to find Baghdad under siege and his father missing. As bombs fall on the city, Hassan must protect his younger sister, Lulu, at all costs. Hassan takes his sister to the city to find their uncle and, hopefully, some clues that will help them find their father. What they uncover in Baghdad will change their lives forever. An action-packed story set in the real world, Hassan and Lulu follows the lives of two young people on an epic journey of self-discovery, mystery and adventure. It's a book that once you start reading, you will find hard to put down. Hassan and Lulu: Book 1 is published by Hippo Books, a publisher dedicated to producing interesting, readable and fun books. This book is suitable for English students with upper-intermediate English or higher. Be sure to check out our other Hippo Graded Readers. About the Author: Cooper Baltis is one of the writers and founders of Hippo Books. He is a former Fulbright English Teaching Assistant at the National University of Mongolia and is TESOL certified. He has taught English in Asia for five years and has published stories in several literary magazines in America. His Hippo books include Hassan and Lulu and My Brother the Giant, as well as many short story collections.