About the book
Pamela L. Laskin’s beautiful and lyrical novel in verse delivers a fresh and captivating retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that transports the star-crossed lovers to the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
Ronit, an Israeli girl, lives on one side of the fence. Jamil, a Palestinian boy, lives on the other side. Only miles apart but separated by generations of conflict—much more than just the concrete blockade between them. Their fathers, however, work in a distrusting but mutually beneficial business arrangement, a relationship that brings Ronit and Jamil together. And lightning strikes. The kind of lightning that transcends barrier fences, war, and hatred.
The teenage lovers fall desperately into the throes of forbidden love, one that would create an irreparable rift between their families if it were discovered. But a love this big can only be kept secret for so long. Ronit and Jamil must face the fateful choice to save their lives or their loves, as it may not be possible to save both.
- Star-Crossed Lovers: Ronit is an Israeli girl; Jamil is a Palestinian boy. They live on opposite sides of a concrete barrier, separated by a conflict much bigger than them.
- Forbidden Love: A secret romance blossoms against a backdrop of family distrust and political turmoil, where being discovered could mean losing everything.
- A Modern Romeo and Juliet Retelling: Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined in the fraught landscape of the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Lyrical Novel in Verse: A beautiful and poignant story told through poetic language that captures the breathless intensity of first love and impossible choices.
Editions of Ronit & Jamil
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780062458544
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062458551
Read an Excerpt
Pamela L. Laskin’s beautiful and lyrical novel in verse delivers a fresh and captivating retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that transports the star-crossed lovers to the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
Ronit, an Israeli girl, lives on one side of the fence. Jamil, a Palestinian boy, lives on the other side. Only miles apart but separated by generations of conflict—much more than just the concrete blockade between them. Their fathers, however, work in a distrusting but mutually beneficial business arrangement, a relationship that brings Ronit and Jamil together. And lightning strikes. The kind of lightning that transcends barrier fences, war, and hatred.
The teenage lovers fall desperately into the throes of forbidden love, one that would create an irreparable rift between their families if it were discovered. But a love this big can only be kept secret for so long. Ronit and Jamil must face the fateful choice to save their lives or their loves, as it may not be possible to save both.
- Star-Crossed Lovers: Ronit is an Israeli girl; Jamil is a Palestinian boy. They live on opposite sides of a concrete barrier, separated by a conflict much bigger than them.
- Forbidden Love: A secret romance blossoms against a backdrop of family distrust and political turmoil, where being discovered could mean losing everything.
- A Modern Romeo and Juliet Retelling: Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined in the fraught landscape of the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Lyrical Novel in Verse: A beautiful and poignant story told through poetic language that captures the breathless intensity of first love and impossible choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronit & Jamil about?
Pamela L. Laskin’s beautiful and lyrical novel in verse delivers a fresh and captivating retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that transports the star-crossed lovers to the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
Ronit, an Israeli girl, lives on one side of the fence. Jamil, a Palestinian boy, lives on the other side. Only miles apart but separated by generations of conflict—much more than just the concrete blockade between them. Their fathers, however, work in a distrusting but mutually beneficial business arrangement, a relationship that brings Ronit and Jamil together. And lightning strikes. The kind of lightning that transcends barrier fences, war, and hatred.
The teenage lovers fall desperately into the throes of forbidden love, one that would create an irreparable rift between their families if it were discovered. But a love this big can only be kept secret for so long. Ronit and Jamil must face the fateful choice to save their lives or their loves, as it may not be possible to save both.
- Star-Crossed Lovers: Ronit is an Israeli girl; Jamil is a Palestinian boy. They live on opposite sides of a concrete barrier, separated by a conflict much bigger than them.
- Forbidden Love: A secret romance blossoms against a backdrop of family distrust and political turmoil, where being discovered could mean losing everything.
- A Modern Romeo and Juliet Retelling: Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is reimagined in the fraught landscape of the modern-day Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Lyrical Novel in Verse: A beautiful and poignant story told through poetic language that captures the breathless intensity of first love and impossible choices.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ronit & Jamil?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and life changes
Where can I read a sample of Ronit & Jamil?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062458544
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ronit & Jamil?
Pamela L. Laskin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ronit & Jamil is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062458544) and ebook(ISBN 9780062458551)
Where can I buy Ronit & Jamil online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Ronit & Jamil from below
Where can I buy Ronit & Jamil?