The birds have been matched with schools on a random basis, but Mr Bowey said it seemed kite number one and the Rowlands Gill school were destined to link up.
Mr. Hosseini's 2003 debut novel, "The Kite Runner, " about an Afghan refugee's attempt to atone for a childhood betrayal, spent nearly two years on the best-seller lists.
When the plans were first announced in November, Mr Hammond suggested firms who released workers for reserve duty could be awarded a badge similar to the kite mark in recognition of their efforts.