These Olive Trees by Aya Ghanameh

These Olive Trees

Aya Ghanameh

40 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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These Olive Trees by Aya Ghanameh is a poignant and uplifting read that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bond between children and the natural world, making it a perfect fit for young readers and families who value themes of environmentalism, cultural heritage, and the power of the human spirit.

Description

The story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.It’s 1967 in Nablus, Palestine.Oraib loves the olive trees that grow outside the refugee camp where she lives. ...

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Community Reviews

4.67
based on 189 reviews

Moods

emotional: 76%

sad: 67%

hopeful: 50%

reflective: 40%

informative: 34%

inspiring: 28%

challenging: 15%

dark: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

tense: 4%

adventurous: 3%

funny: 3%


Pace

57% of readers chose fast
36% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
7% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
31% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

9% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
21% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

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