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Checkpoints

Marilyn Levy

2008151 pagesabout 2–3 hours
2008
first published
  • 2008Jewish Publication Society · 151 pages · ENGISBN 9780827608702
  • 2010Jewish Publication Society · ENGISBN 9780827610286

Tensions in 2002 Jerusalem have not interfered much with sixteen-year-old Noa's life, and she is even forming a friendship with a Palestinian Muslim girl, but the Passover suicide bombing in Netanya changes Noa's family forever and transforms her faith, politics, and friendships.

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  • Racismmoderateunreviewed
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