A Hand Full of Stars

Amid the turmoil of modern Damascus, one teenage boy finds his political voice in a message of rebellion that echoes throughout Syria and as far away as Western Europe.

Inspired by his dearest friend, old Uncle Salim, he begins a journal to record his thoughts and impressions of family, friends, life at school, and his growing feelings for his girlfriend, Nadia. Soon the hidden diary becomes more than just a way to remember his daily adventures; on its pages he explores his frustration with the government injustices he witnesses. His courage and ingenuity finally find an outlet when he and his friends begin a subversive underground newspaper.

Warmed by a fine sense of humor, this novel is at once a moving love story and a passionate testimony to the difficult and committed actions being taken by young people around the world.

Author: Rafik Schami
Publisher: Interlink Books
Published: 10/10/2023
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781623717124

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 47657 / Hand Full of Stars