Samir & Yonatan

In a novel that forces your child to see human faces behind enemy lines, Palestinian Samir lands in an Israeli hospital ward, trapped among people he blames for his brother's death. But as he gets to know his ward-mates, he realizes that he's not alone and that Israeli kids share his pain and conflicts. This award-winning novel encourages tolerance and stresses the importance of peace. Learning Highlights Introducing your child to the cultures and politics of the Middle East, this novel depicts the impact of war and prejudice and explores the meaning of friendship.