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A review by ivygracewild
Under the Persimmon Tree by Suzanne Fisher Staples
5.0
This was an excellent book! One of those books that I think everyone should read. A book that should be on every school's "reading list."
The book takes place roughly 2001-2002 in Afghanistan and Pakistan following two people: one a shepherd girl from a fictional North Afghanistan village and the other the American wife of an Afghan doctor who is living near a refugee camp for Afghans in Pakistan while her husband works at a clinic in war torn Northern Afghanistan. A series of probable events brings these two people together.
The book shows Northern Afghan culture as well as a lot of the culture of Pakistan, from the wealthy University professors to more typical Pakistani to the poor and the refugees. It also shows recent events in the part of the world in a realistic light. (The author was a reporter and did volunteer work in Afghanistan and Pakistan during this time period.) Although the reading level and tone of the book are suitable for 4-8th graders, there is plenty here for discussion and thought for older students and adults.
The book takes place roughly 2001-2002 in Afghanistan and Pakistan following two people: one a shepherd girl from a fictional North Afghanistan village and the other the American wife of an Afghan doctor who is living near a refugee camp for Afghans in Pakistan while her husband works at a clinic in war torn Northern Afghanistan. A series of probable events brings these two people together.
The book shows Northern Afghan culture as well as a lot of the culture of Pakistan, from the wealthy University professors to more typical Pakistani to the poor and the refugees. It also shows recent events in the part of the world in a realistic light. (The author was a reporter and did volunteer work in Afghanistan and Pakistan during this time period.) Although the reading level and tone of the book are suitable for 4-8th graders, there is plenty here for discussion and thought for older students and adults.