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A Little Piece of Ground [Unabridged] (Paperback)

by Elizabeth Laird (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Children's Books; offset edition (6 Aug 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330437437
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330437431
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 35,207 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'A fine book, and a daring book.' Michael Morpurgo"


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12-year-old Karim Aboudi and his family are trapped in their Ramallah home by a strict curfew. Israeli tanks control the city in response to a Palestinian suicide bombing. Karim longs to play football with his mates – being stuck inside with his teenage brother and fearful parents is driving him crazy. When the curfew ends, he and his friend discover an unused patch of ground that’s the perfect site for a football pitch. Nearby, an old car hidden intact under bulldozed buildings makes a brilliant den. But in this city there’s constant danger, even for schoolboys. And when Israeli soldiers find Karim outside during the next curfew it seems impossible that he will survive . . .

A LITTLE PIECE OF GROUND is an exciting, enlightening and important story that brings to life the reality of events reported daily in the news, and will help young readers understand more about one of the worst conflicts affecting our world today.

'A fine book, and a daring book' Michael Morpurgo

'This book must go down as a brave, serious and successful attempt to reach out and have this story heard' Michael Rosen, Books for Keeps

'A Little Piece of Ground has the same rights as any other book to be on the shelves of shops and libraries. I also think that by reading books like this, and acknowledging other points of view, it will be easier for both sides to understand each other' Jewish Chronicle (14-year-old reader.)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, 25 Aug 2003
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This review is from: A Little Piece of Ground (Paperback)
Zionist pressure groups are trying to ban this book. Buy this book now if only to defend freedom of expression and to highlight the plight of the Palestinian people. Your children must know that apartheid is still alive and well today in the State of Israel and that children remain its worst victims.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book, 7 Sep 2003
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This review is from: A Little Piece of Ground (Paperback)
This is a book written for adults and children. Anyone with an understanding of the Gaza Strip and West Bank will find this story to be an accurate description of what the Palestinians endure on a daily basis. For everyone else who cares it will reveal the true horror and reality of a Palestinian child's life under occupation.

It is a deeply moving book. Elizabeth Laird and her publisher (Macmillan I believe) should be congratulated for writing and publishing this.

Having read it, it is clear why some pressure groups are unhappy with this book. When you next listen to the news your first thoughts will be for children like Karim and their families. Highly recommended.

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing childrens book, 27 Aug 2003
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I thought the book was amazing. My children cried when reading this one, and they couldnt believe it was all true. Im glad someone really tells it like it is. Our children dont need to be brainwashed with lies about events in time whether past or present.
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