Description
Amid the turmoil of modern Damascus, one teenage boy finds his political voice in a message of rebellion that echoes throughout Syria and as far away as Western Europe. Inspired by his dearest friend, old Uncle Salim, he begins a journal to record his thoughts and impressions of family, friends, life at school, and his growing feelings for his girlfriend, Nadia. Soon the hidden diary becomes more than just a way to remember his daily adventures; on its pages he explores his frustration with the government injustices he witnesses. His courage and ingenuity finally find an outlet when he and his friends begin a subversive underground newspaper. Warmed by a fine sense of humor, this novel is at once a moving love story and a passionate testimony to the difficult and committed actions being taken by young people around the world.
Title Details
Author: |
Schami, Rafik |
Publisher: |
Interlink Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2023 |
Number of Pages: |
208 |
Dewey: |
FIC |
Dewey Range: |
FIC |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
15 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Upper Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
5.9 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
9 |