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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2017 | Middle Grade
Gr 5–8—Nadia is a typical 12-year-old who enjoys getting manicures, watching Arab Idol, and hanging out with her friends, but world events interrupt her life as government protests in Tunisia kickstart the Arab Spring. Three years later, things are much different in Syria: a civil war is raging; her uncle, a victim of the toppling Assad regime, is suspiciously killed; and a bombing has left her scarred with painful shrapnel in her leg and a fear of going outside. Her family is forced to evacuate during a b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
In war-ravaged 2013 Aleppo, tween Nadia is separated from her family and must try to find them across the Turkish border. Over four harrowing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
In war-ravaged 2013 Aleppo, tween Nadia is separated from her family and must try to find them across the Turkish border. Over four harrowing...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
