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A Little Piece Of Ground
A Little Piece Of Ground
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Written by Elizabeth Laird, one of Great Britain’s best-known young adult authors, A Little Piece Of Ground explores the human cost of the occupation of Palestinian lands through the eyes of a young boy.
Twelve-year-old Karim Aboudi and his family are trapped in their Ramallah home by a strict curfew. In response to a Palestinian suicide bombing, the Israeli military subjects the West Bank town to a virtual siege. Meanwhile, Karim, trapped at home with his teenage brother and fearful parents, longs to play football with his friends.
When the curfew ends, he and his friend discover an unused patch of ground that’s the perfect site for a football pitch. Nearby, an old car hidden intact under bulldozed building makes a brilliant den. But in this city there’s constant danger, even for schoolboys. And when Israeli soldiers find Karim outside during the next curfew, it seems impossible that he will survive.
This powerful book fills a substantial gap in existing young adult literature on the Middle East.
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Young readers learn about conflict through a boy's eyes.
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Who is this book for?
This book provides a heartfelt look into the challenges faced by children living amid conflict in Palestine. Elizabeth Laird delivers a compelling story that humanizes the struggles and hopes of young people in these circumstances. If you're interested in understanding the human side of geopolitical issues, this book offers an impactful perspective.