The Kites Are Flying! - Softcover

Morpurgo, Sir Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406367311 ISBN 13: 9781406367317

Publisher: Walker Books, 2016

Synopsis

Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like for Palestinians and Jews living in the shadow of a dividing wall, journalist Max strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic Palestinian boy, Said. Together the two sit under an ancient olive tree while Said makes another of his kites. When Said takes Max home, the reporter learns of the terrible events in the family's past and begins to understand why Said does not speak. Told from both Max's and Said's points of view, Morpurgo has created a beautiful tale of tragedy and hope with an ending that rings with joy.

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Review:

moving tale of friendship... * The Bookseller * sensitively illustrated * Venue Bath and Bristol * A beautiful tale of tregedy and friendship, how even the imposing force of walls cannot keep out hope, A brilliantly thought-provoking tale that will leave a lasting impression on even the most cynical of readers. * EMEL * A moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in the darkest conflict. * The Bookseller *

Book Description:

A television reporter’s extraordinary experience in the West Bank reveals how children’s hopes and dreams for peace and unity can fly higher than any wall built to divide communities and religions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1406367311
• ISBN 13: 9781406367317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Carlin Laura