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Thirteen-year-old Hayaat is determined to bring a handful of soil from her grandmother's ancestral home in Jerusalem, believing it holds the power to save her beloved Sitti Zeynab's life. Navigating the challenge of the impenetrable wall dividing the West Bank, checkpoints, curfews, and a complex permit system, Hayaat embarks on a perilous journey with her best friend Samy. His focus on football and X-Factor contrasts with the seriousness of their mission, but with a rare curfew-free day, they set out to reach Jerusalem—a journey short in distance but monumental in difficulty and significance.
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This poignant young adult novel is ideal for readers interested in contemporary stories that explore themes of family, hope, and resilience against a backdrop of political conflict. It will appeal to those drawn to emotionally charged journeys and cultural insight.

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Thirteen-year-old Hayaat is on a mission. She believes a handful of soil from her grandmother's ancestral home in Jerusalem will save her beloved Sitti Zeynab's life. The only problem is the impenetrable wall that divides the West Bank, as well as the check points, the curfews, the permit system and Hayaat's best friend Samy.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Thirteen-year-old Hayaat is on a mission. She believes a handful of soil from her grandmother's ancestral home in Jerusalem will save her beloved Sitti Zeynab's life.

The only problem is the impenetrable wall that divides the West Bank, as well as the checkpoints, the curfews, the permit system, and Hayaat's best friend Samy. Samy is mostly interested in football and the latest elimination on X-Factor but always manages to attract trouble.

But luck is on their side. Hayaat and Samy have a curfew-free day to travel to Jerusalem. However, while their journey may only be a few kilometres long, it may take a lifetime to complete.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780330425261

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 300

About the Author

Randa Abdel-Fattah is the award-winning author of young adult novels Does My Head Look Big in This? and Ten Things I Hate About Me.

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