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213 pp.
| Charlesbridge |
September, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-58089-790-7$17.99
(4)
YA
Inspired by real-life conflict in Mali, this intense thriller follows young Ali of the Defenders of Faith (part of Al Qaeda), who helps impose Sharia law on protesting citizens; and Kadi, daughter of an ancient-manuscript librarian in modern-day Timbuktu. As the two teens (improbably) develop feelings for each other, Ali struggles to understand his loyalties. Includes a contextual afterword. Glos.