A Bottle in the Gaza Sea
by Valerie Zenatti

    A BOTTLE IN THE GAZA SEA by Valerie Zenatti
    Category:  Contemporary
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  4/1/08
    Publisher:  Bloomsbury
    Reviewed by:  The Compulsive Reader
    Rating:  5 Stars


    After a nearby bombing that leaves Tal Levine, a girl desperate for peace in her Israel home, shellshocked and
    numb, Tal is desperate to reach out to a Palestinian, hoping for proof that they are not all heartless killers. So she
    writes a message in a bottle and tosses it into the Gaza Sea.

    When Naim finds the bottle and its message, he becomes angry. He emails Tal, and slowly the two form an
    understanding of each other's lives.

    But when tragedy strikes again, will their relationship survive?

    A BOTTLE IN THE GAZA SEA is an intense, powerful, and eye-opening experience. Zenatti doesn't seem to
    hold back in her descriptions of the turbulence-ridden Middle East and how deep the animosity runs. But hers is
    also a novel of hope and understanding as two teenagers, the next generation, come together to forge an
    unforgettable bond.

    This is a galvanizing read that will definitely make you think.