I thought this book was wonderful. It is beautifully illustrated, simply written and carrys a powerful message. My students were captivated by it. It tells the story of a librarian in Basra named Alia who goes far in order to save the books from the public library, including some very valuable editions. I liked this book very much and so did my students.

We shared this in our women's group.
It would be great for a children's study on world conditions.