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Oranges in No Man's Land

Oranges in No Man's Land

Published in
2006
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Description

Since her father left Lebanon to find work and her mother tragically died in a shell attack, ten-year-old Ayesha has been living in the bomb-ravaged city of Beirut with her granny and her two younger brothers. The city has been torn in half by civil war and a desolate, dangerous no mans land divides the two sides. Only militiamen and tanks dare enter this deadly zone, but when Granny falls desperately ill Ayesha sets off on a terrifying journey across no mans land to reach a doctor living in enemy territory.
Age
10-14
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
116 pages

Why to read

  • Provides historical insight into the Lebanese Civil War
  • Highlights the resilience and determination of a young girl
  • Explores the themes of family and survival under extreme circumstances
  • Encourages empathy and understanding for those living in conflict zones