Sami and the Time of the Troubles, (Paperback)

from KelseyAnnB

This was a very engaging book. It was absolutely heartbreaking to read about how the war had killed Sami's father, but even more heartbreaking was the clear anger and resentment his mother carried ...

from bwinte3

This story is about a child in a village where they are having a war. The child's father has died, so his family now lives with his uncle, in his basement. The family stays in the basement so that ...

from KaraHankins

I enjoyed this book, however it was quite sad to read. One reason I enjoyed this book was because of the realistic illustrations. The different pictures of buildings being destroyed and showing the...

from Aridy

Sami lives during the troubled times in his homeland. He has to deal with war being right outside of his home. He lives in a basement with his mother, grandfather, uncle, and little sister. Even th...

from kmetca1

 I did like this book because of the perspective that it made me think about. The story was during a war time in Lebanon. 10 year old Sami and his family all live in the basement of his uncle's hou...