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The Heart of Aleppo: A Story of the Syrian Civil War
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781724216380
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Jul 23 2018
Pages: 250
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Amidst the rubble of war, a boy searches for hope.
When thirteen-year-old Zaid is forced to flee his home during the Siege of Aleppo in 2012, he's thrust into a nightmare no child should ever face. Bombs rain from the sky. Streets once filled with laughter are now cloaked in fear. Families are torn apart. But in the midst of chaos, Zaid must find the courage to survive-and lead others to safety.
The Heart of Aleppo is an emotionally powerful, fast-paced young adult novel based on real events from the Syrian Civil War. Through Zaid's journey, readers are taken on a heart-wrenching odyssey of friendship, faith, and resilience. What begins as a desperate escape becomes a story of unshakable bravery and the unbreakable human spirit.
Perfect for fans of historical fiction, coming-of-age war novels, and books about refugees and survival, this story has been hailed as a powerful tool for empathy, understanding, and social awareness.
If you're looking for a novel that will touch your heart, open your eyes, and stay with you long after the final page, The Heart of Aleppo is an essential read.
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