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Lee & Low Books (2010), Edition: 1, 48 pages
Description
"Photo-essay focusing on two Israeli children, one Jewish and one Palestinian, who, in spite of their differences and the longstanding conflicts in the region, learn to play, work, and share ideas together at Summer Peace Camp, a day camp located in Israel. Includes glossary, map, and resources for readers"--Provided by publisher.
Awards
Sydney Taylor Book Award (Mass Import -- Pending Differentiation)
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This book follows two kids, one Jewish and one Muslim, as they spend two weeks at an Israeli peace camp, a program for kids designed to foster communication and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians. The text gives a brief overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and shows the family
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life of a Jewish boy and a Muslim girl who are both attending the camp. The strength of this book is emphasizing the differences between the two families while still sending a message of "Hey, we're all just people!" It will add to units on Israel and multiculturalism and may spark some good discussions. Show Less
ISBN
1584302607 / 9781584302605