Habibi
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1997

Habibi

Written by Naomi Shihab Nye

A move to Palestine challenges Liyana's identity and forbidden friendship.

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271 pages· 850L
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Bookroo's summary

Liyana's world shifts when her family moves from St. Louis to Palestine. Struggling with her Arab heritage and a language barrier, she finds solace in a friendship with Omer, a Jewish boy. In a land where their bond is taboo, Liyana must navigate cultural tensions and familial expectations. Can she bridge the divide and find a sense of belonging in this unfamiliar place?

From the publisher

An award-winning first novel about the ties of family, friendship, and love. What is it like to be young in Palestine today? This is the focus of this stirring docunovel, which breaks new ground in YA fiction.–Booklist, boxed review.

Awards

Jane Addams Children's Book Award (1998)
At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
271
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
850L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~T
AR points
8
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
17816
Publication
Published
June 1, 1999
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780780797864

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