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The Shepherd’s Granddaughter
By Anne Laurel Carter
Publisher
Groundwood
Imprint
Groundwood
ISBN
By Anne Laurel Carter
9780888999023
Awards and Honors Amelia Bloomer List 2010; 2009 Notable Books for a Global Society; Kirkus Reviews Best Young Adult Book of 2008The Shepherd’s Granddaughter
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SKU
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In the hills of Palestine, Amani learns from her grandfather, Seedo, how to herd sheep. When Seedo dies, Amani struggles to continue his legacy. Her uncle Hani continually sells off sheep to support the family, and Israeli settlers encroaching on the family's land limit where the flock can graze. Amani knows that it's unsafe for anyone, not to mention a young girl, to travel alone in the disputed land, even if she is just herding her sheep. But with the occupation threatening her flock-and her family-what choice does Amani have? Glossary.
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