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In the midst of the Arab‑Israeli conflict, thirteen‑year‑old Hayaat lives in Bethlehem and is pressed by her family's circumstances to leave her village for her grandmother in Jerusalem. Confronted with checkpoints, curfews, and a travel‑permit system designed to keep West Bank residents stuck in their towns, Hayaat is forced to navigate dangerous territory with her best friend. This story follows her journey, the challenges she faces, and the impact of political borders on everyday family life in the region.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Randa Abdel-Fattah
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