I heard about this title at a recent Youth Services Meeting, and when it came into Central, I thought I would see if it was any good. This is a short chapter book that packs a punch for readers of all ages. I could not put this book down. Ellis deftly crafts a narrative that deals with the complexities of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict in a way that is visceral, moving, and inventive.
This is the story of a little girl who dies and is reincarnated as a stray cat in the city of Bethlehem. It is told from her perspective, and flashes back periodically to her life back in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. What I really like about the whole story is that Ellis does not tell us what to think about this conflict or give us a convoluted history of the conflict. She creates a narrative around the experiences of a few people, and a stray cat who may be able to make a difference. Worth the time to read.
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