"A Game for Swallows: To Die, to Leave, to Return" is a poignant graphic memoir by Zeina Abirached that captures the harrowing experiences of childhood during the Lebanese Civil War. Set in Beirut, the story follows the lives of two children, Zeina and her brother, as they navigate the dangers and uncertainties of their war-torn environment. When their parents leave them alone at home for a brief period, the siblings confront various fears, reflect on their lives, and connect with neighbors, all while violence looms outside. Through beautifully illustrated panels, the narrative evokes themes of resilience, hope, and the complexities of growing up amidst chaos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 224 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 2023 by Lerner Publishing Group .