Coming of age against all odds in the midst of the Arab Spring.

Growing up in East Aleppo, Yara's childhood has long been shadowed by the coming revolution. But when the Arab Spring finally arrives at Yara's doorstep, it is worse than even her Nana imagined: sudden, violent, and deadly. When rescuers dig Yara out from under the rubble that was once her family's home, she emerges to a changed world. Her parents and Nana are gone, and her brother, Saad, can't speak-struck silent by everything he's seen. Now, with her friend Shireen and Shireen's charismatic brother, Ali, Yara must try to find a way to safety. With danger around every corner, Yara is pushed to her limits as she discovers how far she'll go for her loved ones-and for a chance for freedom.

Crafted through the focused lens of Jamal Saeed's own experiences in Syria and brought to life with acclaimed author Sharon E. McKay, Yara's Spring is a story of coming of age against all odds and the many kinds of love that bloom even in the face of war.

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About the Author
Sharon E. McKay is the award-winning author of many books based on real events, including War Brothers: The Graphic Novel and Thunder Over Kandahar. She was also named a Canadian War Artist and spent time in Afghanistan embedded with the Canadian troops. She lives in Prince Edward Island. Jamal Saeed spent twelve years as a prisoner of consciousness in Syria before escaping to Canada with his wife and two sons in 2016. He is an activist, editor, visual artist, and author. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.

Awards
Joint winner of Best Books List 2020 (United States). Nominated for Red Maple Award 2020 (Canada).



Book Information
ISBN 9781773214399
Author Sharon McKay
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Annick Press Ltd
Publisher Annick Press Ltd