A Game for Swallows: To Die, To Leave, To Return Expanded Edition
A Game for Swallows: To Die, To Leave, To Return Expanded Edition by Zeina Abirached is published by Lerner Publishing Group and was released on August 2, 2022. This memoir recounts the experiences of Zeina during the Lebanese civil war, a backdrop that shapes her childhood. As the conflict divides Beirut, the narrative focuses on the resilience of family and community in the face of adversity, highlighting the efforts of neighbors to create a sense of normalcy for Zeina and her brother when their parents do not return home.
In this expanded edition, readers will find a new illustrated afterword where Abirached reflects on the significance of her memoir’s title, the graffiti that inspired it, and her thoughts on the future of Beirut. The book combines elements of biography and history, offering insights into the lives of ordinary families during extraordinary times. With a page count of 224, this edition presents a poignant exploration of survival and connection amidst the turmoil of war, making it a significant addition to the Young Adult Nonfiction and Comics & Graphic Novels genres.
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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.
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