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Oranges in No Man's Land

By Elizabeth Laird

Adjectives

courageous heart-wrenching gripping

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In war-torn Beirut, ten-year-old Ayesha's world is shattered when her mother dies in a shell attack and her father leaves to find work. Living with her ailing granny and two younger brothers, Ayesha faces a desperate situation when Granny falls critically ill. Braving the perilous no man's land that divides the city, she embarks on a courageous journey to find a doctor in enemy territory, determined to save her beloved grandmother.

About the author

Elizabeth Laird is a well-known British author who has written many exciting books for children. She loves to travel and often uses her adventures as inspiration for her stories. One of her most famous books is 'The Garbage King'. Elizabeth enjoys meeting young readers and sharing her love of reading and writing.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2008

Community rating

Average score: 4.75

From 4 readers

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