This story is about Zahra, a young donkey who lives with her owner, Sami in Gaza City, Palestine. One day, a devastating war takes place. Through Zahra's eyes and voice, we celebrate life, friendship, resilience and hope in the darkest times. Donkeys are the unsung heroes of this war.
*The Arabic edition of this book (published by Tamer Institute for Community Education) was selected for The White Ravens 2025 List compiled by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek in Munich. The books on this list contain universal significance of the themes they discuss, the literary and visual qualities and/or innovative approach or design.
The Donkey who Carried the War on her Back
Author
Hooda Al Shawa
Translator
Hidayah Amin
Illustrator
Sienny Septibella
ISBN
978-981-94-4876-0
Genre
Fiction, picture book
Language
English, Malay
Format
Softcover, 48 pages
Size
210mm (h) x 225mm (w)
Weight
0.25 kg
Target audience
Readers aged 6 and above
Published
2026
Available in bookstores
