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The Lines We Cross – Randa Abdel-Fattah

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* “This book could not be more necessary. Deserving of wide readership and discussion.” — Booklist, starred review

* “A meditation on a timely subject that never forgets to put its characters and their stories first.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Abdel-Fattah (Where the Streets Had a Name) delivers an engaging romance within a compelling exploration of the sharply opposing beliefs that tear people apart, and how those beliefs can be transformed through human relationships.” — Publishers Weekly

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* “This book could not be more necessary. Deserving of wide readership and discussion.” — Booklist, starred review

* “A meditation on a timely subject that never forgets to put its characters and their stories first.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Abdel-Fattah (Where the Streets Had a Name) delivers an engaging romance within a compelling exploration of the sharply opposing beliefs that tear people apart, and how those beliefs can be transformed through human relationships.” — Publishers Weekly

“Abdel-Fattah . . . is a master at conveying themes of tolerance, working in humor, and weaving multiple emotionally complex points of view. A timely and compassionate portrait of the devastating losses of refugees, political conflicts within a family and a nation, and the astounding capacity of young people to identify hate and yet act with empathy and love. A must-purchase for all collections.” — School Library Journal

“A Romeo and Juliet story for our times . . . Abdel-Fattah offers young readers immeasurable perspective into a present-day crisis.” — BookPage

“Timely, relevant and quite thought-provoking.” — RT Book Reviews

“An unflinching look at refugees, immigration, religion and Islamophobia . . . This timely book explores the emotionally and politically charged atmosphere behind immigration . . . putting personal stories to issues many only read about in the news.” — Bustle

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Weight 0.22 kg