The rules of Marjane's world change entirely overnight. Living in Tehran means witnessing a massive revolution unfold directly outside her front door. Between the ages of six and fourteen, this outspoken and intelligent girl watches the overthrow of a regime and the intense, devastating effects of war. Despite the chaos around her, Marjane is just trying to be a normal kid who loves music, hangs out with her extraordinary family, and tries to understand the wildly contradictory world of adults. Through striking and powerful storytelling, you experience the daily realities of living under strict political repression from the very real perspective of a child. Marjane navigates state rules, family tragedies, and schoolyard drama with equal parts fierce rebellion and heartbreaking humor. It shows exactly how people carry on, laughing and crying, even when their entire country is turning upside down. You will not be able to resist falling in love with this brave little girl as she figures out how to stay true to herself when everything else is falling apart.