Oranges in No Man's Land

It was really good and I feel
like it's reminder of how war is when you in it

I thought this book was a lovely story with a strong message but I felt that it was a bit too short. There was really only one main event and there were others scattered again but still not enough. All in all, I would recommend this to children aged 8-11

This is a short story about a 10yr old girl called Ayesha who lives in war torn Beirut. Her father has left Lebanon to find work and her mother has been killed in a shell attack on their home. So Ayesha flees with her granny and two younger brothers to look for somewhere else to stay in the city. They have no money and little food and have to share a room with other refugees. When her granny falls ill Ayesha decides to try and get her life saving medicines . To do this she has to cross no Man's land and checkpoints which are patrolled by militiamen and so is a very dangerous and brave thing to do.
I liked this book as the story is based on personal real life events and covers many themes, war, refugees, bravery and kindness. I would recommend this book to 10 year plus children as I think it lets them understand about ordinary people whose lives are disrupted by war. It gives an insight into how children live in a war zone which is very relevant in todays world.

It was good but i think it could have been more complicated because the resolution was just finding the dad then going back. I think there should have been an extra bit were they explain what happens next.

This was a wonderful insight into the trauma of living a warzone. Ayesha is a plucky young character who is desperate to save her Granny and in doing so learns how brave she can be. A short book reflects the fragmented nature of the story and the country. I think this is such an accessible book to help young people understand the trauma that other children live throug daily, but also how to be brave and have hope.

This book is really good and when I was reading it, I just wanted to read on it’s so good and I really like the character Ayesha, she is is so brave. I can’t believe she went through the other side of land in the ‘enemy’ side just to save her Grandma.

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The story follows Ayesha on her brave journey across a war torn city. I thought it was a great story with a great main character. Ayesha ignores danger in pursuit of saving her grandmother. It covers many themes including war, refugees, bravery in the face of adversity, kindness of strangers.

A heart-warming story and also an eye-opener to the realities young people face when they live in areas devastated by war.

I really enjoyed reading this book, the tale was based on family and it was very touching to hear about the one civil war in Beirut. I'd recommend this book to anyone around the ages of 9+.

A story that reminds us of conflicts still going on today.

A touching and realistic insight into living in a troubled war zone through the eyes of a child, Ayeesha.

A short but powerful insight into life in Lebanon during the civil war through the eyes of young Ayesha. A good starting point for opening up discussions about life in a war zone as a child and a refugee.

I liked this book

how a girl travels to get medicine for her granny but war is tearing the city apart.....

I would recommend

Loved how this book is set in the context of war in Lebanon and the drama of the tale of the central character.

Shows that however big a problem is, you can always solve it.

It very sad and has an element of danger. I would hate to be put in Ashley’s shoes.

My favourite character from the book is Ayesha because she's a great adventurer and she loves protecting her family when they're in danger. I would recommend it to every human on earth. It interested me because I also like adventures.

It was sad because the way they lived was very hard in a war zone. and the children had lost their mum.
I liked Mrs Zainab because brought the family in and gave them their own space. She looked after granny while she was ill and Ahmed, the baby.
Yes it is a very good book that makes you think how lucky you are.

It was sad because their life was hard living in a war zone away from their home and losing a parent.
Mrs Zainab because she brought them into her house and gave the family their own space and she looked after the granny and the small child.
Yes.

It was a bit sad because of all the death and dying and finding out what the characters went through but there was a happy ending.

My favourite character has to be aysha as she is brave and inspiring the way she acted afer her mum died and inspiring because if I were in her situation I would just sit there crying

This book was really good and it was special to me how willing Ayesha was to risk her life to get her grandmas' medicine. Honestly I think Ayesha's courage was phenomenal. Out of 10 stars I give it [drum roll please]........................ 10 STARS!!!!!