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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This expanded edition of A Game for Swallows features a new, illustrated afterword, as Abirached reflects on the meaning of her memoir's title, the graffiti that inspired it, and the future of Beirut. A USBBY Outstanding International Book "This superb memoir is destined to become a classic." --starred, School Library Journal "A moving tale about the hardships of an ordinary family living in an extraordinary part of the world." --Gene Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops When Zeina was born, the civil war in Lebanon had been going on for six years, so it's just a normal part of life for her and her parents and little brother. The city of Beirut is cut in two by bricks and sandbags, threatened by snipers and shelling. East Beirut is for Christians, and West Beirut is for Muslims. When Zeina's parents don't return from a visit to the other half of the city, and the bombing grows closer, the neighbors in her apartment house create a world indoors for Zeina and her brother, where they can share cooking lessons and games and gossip. Together they try to make it through a dramatic evening in the one place they hoped they would always be safe--home. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Single Titles. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. When Zeina was born, the civil war in Lebanon had been going on for six years, so it's just a normal part of life for her and her parents and little brother. The city of Beirut is cut in two, separated by bricks and sandbags and threatened by snipers and shelling. East Beirut is for Christians, and West Beirut is for Muslims. When Zeina's parents don't return one afternoon from a visit to the other half of the city and the bombing grows ever closer, the neighbors in her apartment house create a world indoors for Zeina and her brother where it's comfy and safe, where they can share cooking lessons and games and gossip. Together they try to make it through a dramatic day in the one place they hoped they would always be safe--home.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This expanded edition of A Game for Swallows features a new, illustrated afterword, as Abirached reflects on the meaning of her memoir's title, the graffiti that inspired it, and the future of Beirut. A USBBY Outstanding International Book "This superb memoir is destined to become a classic." --starred, School Library Journal "A moving tale about the hardships of an ordinary family living in an extraordinary part of the world." --Gene Yang, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops When Zeina was born, the civil war in Lebanon had been going on for six years, so it's just a normal part of life for her and her parents and little brother. The city of Beirut is cut in two by bricks and sandbags, threatened by snipers and shelling. East Beirut is for Christians, and West Beirut is for Muslims. When Zeina's parents don't return from a visit to the other half of the city, and the bombing grows closer, the neighbors in her apartment house create a world indoors for Zeina and her brother, where they can share cooking lessons and games and gossip. Together they try to make it through a dramatic evening in the one place they hoped they would always be safe--home. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Single Titles. Used - Very Good. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Zustand: Good. Single Titles. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).…

Zustand: Good. Single Titles. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Single Titles. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Acceptable dust jacket. Former Library book. Hardcover edition.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Hardback. Zustand: Good. When Zeina was born, the civil war in Lebanon had been going on for six years, so it's just a normal part of life for her and her parents and little brother. The city of Beirut is cut in two, separated by bricks and sandbags and threatened by snipers and shelling. East Beirut is for Christians, and West Beirut is for Muslims. When Zeina's parents don't return one afternoon from a visit to the other half of the city and the bombing grows ever closer, the neighbors in her apartment house create a world indoors for Zeina and her brother where it's comfy and safe, where they can share cooking lessons and games and gossip. Together they try to make it through a dramatic day in the one place they hoped they would always be safe--home.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

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Zustand: good. Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include From the library of labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media. Any access codes or passwords originally included with the book may be expired, used or no longer valid. Image is stock photo and cover art edition may be different than pictured. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Zustand: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Abirached, Zeina (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An account of a remarkable life - of love, courage and survival in the dark days of World War II. Dorothy Eva Ferreira grew up on a remote farm in South Africa, but in 1930, she met and married Engelbert, Count Praschma, Baron von Bilkau, an adventuring German aristocrat. Upon the death of his father in 1933, Engelbert took his wife and children to Germany to claim his rightful inheritance - only to be rebuffed by his status-conscious siblings. The family castle and estates were held in a fideicommiss which stated that the oldest son would be the sole heir. But the family maneuvered to have Engelbert disinherited as he was deemed a black sheep, an irresponsible profligate who married an African peasant while his younger brother had married a princess. The war raging about them, Dorothy and her children found refuge with an aunt and uncle, Count and Countess Stolberg, in Czechoslovakia. The aristocrats soon found it useful to have someone around who knew how to gather berries. how to slaughter a chicken. how to stand up to wave after wave of overbearing Russian soldiers and above all was not German. Her only proof: a small tattered South African flag and stamps of King George on her marriage certificate. In the horrific aftermath of the war, she retrieved her small children from distant boarding schools. and missing relatives from Soviet labor camps. In a world gone mad, she lived by the words, My heart must never be too small for a woman. *** 31 January, 1941 I know that Engelbert got into financial trouble. He is accused of arms dealing and the family said he was a difficult case but why did they let him be taken to Leubus, this so-called sanatorium where people who are not useful to the magnificent Third Reich are sent. Is it possible that the family actually handed him over to the Nazis because he was such a thorn in their sides? Why did his sister Elisabeth who works for the military tell me, ten days ago, heartlessly, that as Engelbert is going to die soon the only thing for me is to go back to Africa and leave the children here to be adopted by suitable families? Leave my children? Never. …