A Game for Swallows: To Die, to Leave, to Return
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11
No. of pages 196
Published: 2013
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"A Game for Swallows: To Die, to Leave, to Return" by Zeina Abirached is a poignant graphic memoir set against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War. The story follows two children, Zeina and her brother, as they experience the impact of war on their lives and community. While their parents are away, the siblings navigate a world filled with danger and uncertainty, relying on their resourcefulness and imagination to cope. Intertwining personal narratives with broader historical themes, the book explores resilience, loss, and the complexities of home, ultimately celebrating the enduring spirit of childhood amidst chaos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade-12th grade.
There are 196 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2013 by Graphic Universe .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Mildred L Batchelder Award
This book was recognised by the Mildred L Batchelder Award.
Middle East Book Award
The Middle East Outreach Council established the Middle East Book Award in 1999 to recognize books for children and young adults that contribute meaningfully to understanding of the Middle East. For purposes of this award, the Middle East is defined as: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Books that are nominated for awards are judged on the authenticity of their portrayal of a Middle Eastern subject, as well as on their characterization, plot, and appeal for the intended audience. A committee of MEOC members, including teachers, librarians, outreach coordinators, and other educators select award winners (and, if deemed appropriate, honorable mention titles) in three categories. Picture Book, Youth Literature, Youth Non-Fiction, given in honor of Lisa Adeli.