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What would you risk for freedom when staying could cost you everything? In As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, Zoulfa Katouh tells the unforgettable story of a young pharmacy student navigating love, loss, and impossible choices during the Syrian revolution.
This timely and heartfelt middle grade novel follows a boy determined to help his friend while navigating changes in his own family. It is a compelling story about friendship, justice, and standing up for what is right.