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THE BOOK OF TREES

When Mia, a Jewish teenager from Toronto, goes to
Jerusalem to spend the summer studying at a
yeshiva, or seminary, she expects to connect with the
land and deepen her understanding of Judaism.
Instead, she ges a crash course in both the politics of
the Middle East and the intricacies of the human
heart, and discovers a whole new way of looking at
the world.

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THE BOOK OF TREES

"well-balanced In Exploring Issues Of Faith And Humanity In The Israel Palestine Conflict Through Its Canadian Teen Protagonist... Recommended."
- CM Magazine
5/5
"[A] Realistic, Sensitively Drawn Story Of One Teen's Tumultuous, Coming-of-age Search For Faith, Cultural Identity, And Grown-up Love."
- BOOKLIST
5/5
"Lieberman's Directness Is Refreshing."
- QUILL & QUIRE
5/5
"Poignant, Thought-provoking, And Haunting At Times...lieberman's Story Raises Many Questions, Both Religious And Political. The Reader Will Take This Journey Of Self-discovery With Mia And May Marvel Or Cower Under Its Weight. Either Way, This Is A Story That Demands To Be Read, For So Many Different Reasons."
- VOYA
5/5
"Very Eye-opening...the Book Of Trees Is A Stand- Out In Canadian Jewish Literature For Teens."
- KIRSTEN ANDERSON, TEEN SERVICES LIBRARIAN
5/5
"Explores The Problems Between Israelis And Palestinians And Tries To Give Voice To Both Sides. Lieberman Uses Specific Examples In History To Explain The Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Land And Their Response With Terrorism... The Quest For Mia To Match Her Heart And Faith With Her Fear Of The Truth Is Appealing To Follow. The Setting Was Richly Described, Letting The Reader Feel Israel And The Need To See It Firsthand...we Know Mia's Heart Before She Does, But [the Plot] Is Sweet Nonetheless."
- RESOURCE LINKS
5/5
"Very Eye-opening...the Book Of Trees Is A Stand- Out In Canadian Jewish Literature For Teens."
- KIRSTEN ANDERSON, TEEN SERVICES LIBRARIAN
5/5
"Explores The Problems Between Israelis And Palestinians And Tries To Give Voice To Both Sides. Lieberman Uses Specific Examples In History To Explain The Israeli Occupation Of Palestinian Land And Their Response With Terrorism... The Quest For Mia To Match Her Heart And Faith With Her Fear Of The Truth Is Appealing To Follow. The Setting Was Richly Described, Letting The Reader Feel Israel And The Need To See It Firsthand...we Know Mia's Heart Before She Does, But [the Plot] Is Sweet Nonetheless."
- RESOURCE LINKS
5/5
"Teenage Girls Especially Will Relate To Mia's Self- Awareness, Independence, And Strength, And Will Appreciate Her Attempts To Find Her Place In An Increasingly Complicated Adult World. Fans Of Other Quietly Contemplative, Spiritually Grounded Stories Will Enjoy The Questions That Lieberman Raises About Faith, Belonging, Family, And Finding One's Purpose."
- PUGET SOUND COUNCIL FOR REVIEWING CHILDREN'S MEDIA
5/5
"The Book Is Sure To Spark Controversy, But The Questions Raised Are Valid If Peace Is To Occur...recommended Where Free Thinking Is Tolerated... This Is A Book That Will Spark Good Discussion!
- TRI STATE YA BOOK REVIEW COMMITTEE
5/5
"A Complex And Thought-provoking Book About The Israeli-palestinian Conflict, Through The Fresh Eves Of A Canadian Teenager. Mia Is A Fascinating Character, And An Open Book...more Than Just A Book About A Conflicted Teenager, There Are Deep And Important Themes About Social Justice And Equal Treatment Of All Peoples...a Great Book For Discussion To Support A History Or World Issues Class."
- CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK NEWS
5/5
"The Novel's Open-ended Resolution And Its Portrayal Of A Strong, Critical Thinker In Mia Do Promise A Positive Future For The Character...the Well-told Narrative And The Argument That Critical Thinking Leads To Compassion And Just Action Towards Others Make This Novel An Attractive Choice For Young Adults."
- CANADIAN LITERATURE
5/5