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Oranges in No Man's Land follows a ten‑year‑old girl living in Lebanon as the civil war erupts around her. Through her eyes, the story explores the challenges of war, the strength of family ties, especially with her grandmother, and the enduring spirit of young girls facing extraordinary circumstances.
First publish date: September 15, 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elizabeth Laird
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