Habibi by Naomi Shihab NyeMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is an interesting story for those young people,(especially girls) who may be interested in Jewish-Arab relationships, or for those simply interested in what life is like today in Israel. The main character, Liyana, has the difficult task of learning a new language and making a new life for herself as she starts school in Israel. She is of Arab heritage, and of course, falls for a Jewish boy.
The author, Naomi Shihab Nye, uses some beautifully written prose to let us see Liyana's world of different cultures and values, set against the backdrop of Jerusalem.
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