“Salama Kassab was a pharmacy student when the cries for freedom broke out in Syria. There aren’t many YA retellings of Robin Hood, and Safi’s version is sure to delight any retelling fan.Īs Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh Paired with an ethnically diverse cast, a strong, affectionate sibling relationship and touches of romance, queer and straight, lend warmth and humor to the narrative.” - Publishers Weekly “Though the novel’s meandering plot can slow its dramatic tension, it features a host of well-rounded characters-including Isabella, a nuanced villain whose own perspective appears throughout. In Safi’s retelling, sisters Rahma and Zenna al-Hud embark on a journey to Jerusalem and encounter several other travelers who join their crew as they try to keep Queen Isabella from gaining control over the Holy Land. This novel is the third installment in the Remixed Classics series and presents readers with a remix of Robin Hood set during the Third Crusade. Travelers Along the Way by Aminah Mae Safi
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