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In the middle of the 1999 Kosovo War, eleven‑year‑old Albanian Zana navigates the violence and turmoil that surround her village. Amid bombings, forced displacement, and strained ethnic relations, Zana holds fast to her father’s gentle guidance: do not allow hatred to fill your heart.
As the war rages, Zana’s faith in human kindness and her belief in friendship are tested, but she finds strength in the bonds she shares with her family and friends.
Through the eyes of a young girl, readers witness how the conflict shapes ordinary lives and how hope can persist even amid the worst of adversity.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alice Mead
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