Three Wishes

...a moving, sometimes chilling, expression of the disruption and distress created in young people's lives by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as well as a reminder of the human capacity for hope and renewal. * Quill & Quire *
...it also gives a wrenching sense of childhood during a terrorist war, expressed in what appear to be genuine voices. It requires discussion after reading and would be an especially apt choice for school libraries. Recommended with reservations for Grades 5 to 12. * Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter *
...stirring...These young people come from diverse faiths - they are Jewish, Muslim and Christian - and yet it is the commonality of their experience that impresses the reader. * Yellowknifer *
A balanced historical introduction provides background for the interviews in which children talk about how the choices other people have made have affected their lives. Ellis alternates Israeli and Palestinian voices and prefaces each of the accounts by an informative discussion of pertinent issues and a profile of the interviewee and his/her experiences...The candid and passionate voices in these narratives may be used to awaken interest and encourage discussion among young readers. * Canadian Materials *
An accessible historical overview that is fair to all sides... * Booklist, STARRED REVIEW *
An excellent presentation of a confusing historic struggle, told within a palpable, perceptive and empathetic format. * School Library Journal *
Here is a balanced and thought-provoking work recommended for school and public libraries. * Multicultural Review *
Highly recommended for school and public libraries. * Resource Links *
To read the collection as a whole is inspiring. * VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) *