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Soumchi follows a young boy living in contemporary Jerusalem who, in a series of seemingly small trades, relinquishes one possession after another. Through these exchanges, he comes to realize that the most precious thing he can obtain is love. The story, a work of juvenile fiction translated into English, reflects modern Hebrew literary sensibilities and the everyday rhythms of Jerusalem while incorporating the joy of cycling and the challenges of growing up.
First publish date: February 1, 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Amos Oz
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