About the book
Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.
Editions of Nour's Secret Library
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781646862924
- EBook
- ISBN 9781646863495
Read an Excerpt
Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nour's Secret Library about?
Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Nour's Secret Library?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Nour's Secret Library?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781646862924
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Nour's Secret Library?
Wafa' Tarnowska
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Nour's Secret Library is available as paperback(ISBN 9781646862924) and ebook(ISBN 9781646863495)
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