McKay, Sharon E., Enemy
Territory. Annick Press, 2012. Pgs. 184. Language: PG, Violence: PG. Sexual
Content: PG
Sam, an Israeli, and Yusef, a West
Bank Palestinian, meet at Hadassah Hospital. Both are recovering from wound
inflicted by their own side in a nasty conflict. Yusef has lost one eye and is
at risk for losing the other. In an effort to help Yusef achieve his dream, Sam
helps Yusef to visit the Holy City. While there, however, the evening’s events
reveal really how much distrust and prejudice that exists between the two boys.
Can the two of them learn to put their
differences aside?
An adventure filled with action
and an accurate depiction of the cultural, religious, and political difference
that exist between Israel and Palestine. The theme is overreaching, however,
and lacks an engaging quality. Readers, however, who are interested in middle
eastern culture and war will enjoy reading this book. MS, HS. OPTIONAL.
Reviewer: Jessica Moody, Library Media Specialist, Olympus Jr. High.
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