A most moving tale celebrating the bright light of humanity surviving even in
the darkest conflict. .
Travelling to the West Bank to witness first hand what life is like for
Palestinians and Jews living in the shadow of a dividing wall, journalist Max
strikes up a friendship with an enigmatic Palestinian boy, Said.
Together the two sit under an ancient olive tree while Said makes another of
his kites. When Said takes Max home, the reporter learns of the terrible events
in the family’s past and begins to understand why Said does not speak.
Told from both Max’s and Said’s points of view, Morpurgo has created a
beautiful tale of tragedy and hope with an ending that rings with joy.
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