After the tragic death of Yusra’s older brother, and an unfortunate accident that renders her fisherman father paralyzed and in a wheelchair, it is up 15-year-old Yusra to step forward and help provide for her small family.
She repairs her father’s fishing boat and takes it out to sea, becoming Gaza’s first fisher woman at the age of 15. Inspired by a true story, this novel will warm the hearts of its’ readers and shine a light of hope in them.
Sometimes we face difficult and painful situations in life, which might make us feel hopeless and bring us down. 15 year-old Yusra however, was able to overcome the feeling of helplessness and think of a way that would get her and her family out of the rut they’re in.
After the tragic death of her elder brother, and an unfortunate accident that renders her fisherman father paralyzed and in a wheelchair, Yusra decides to take over her father’s fishing boat and therefore become the first and only fisherwoman in Gaza.
The conservative society in Gaza is shocked and condemning, but with the support of her family, Yusra perseveres and ventures out to sea where she faces the same challenges as other fishermen in Gaza.
She is restricted to fish in a 3 nautical mile zone which over time has become very hard to find enough fish in. The Israeli war ships are always looming menacingly in the horizon ready to pounce on any fisherman who
crosses the 3 nautical mile zone.
After a run in with the Israeli Navy ships the international media gets hold of her story and asks for an interview with her. Later, more opportunities open up for her when she becomes a member of a cultural centre and has access to the internet. Suddenly life becomes full of possibilities.
Reflecting back on the choice that she has made to become a fisherwoman, Yusra realizes that you can be whoever you set your mind to be and that even if she is living in Gaza, “one of the biggest prisons in the world “she still has control and can change her fate.
This story is recommended as a supplementary reader in schools as it addresses a number of topics of interest to teenagers; overcoming hardship, taking responsibility of your life, courage, friendship and what it means to be a teenager in a war torn place like Gaza, where people have been under total blockade for years now.
This story was inspired by the true story of a young Gazan girl called Madelein Callab who became Gaza’s first fisher woman at the age of 14 .
Other than that all the characters and plot are fictional. All persons mentioned in the story and unfolding details in the story are fictional.
Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging
Thanks to our long-standing partnership with UPS FedEx DHL and other top global carriers, we can offer a variety shipping options. Our warehouse employees will pack each item according to the specifications that we offer. Your goods will be thoroughly examined and safely packed before they are sent. We ship to thousands clients each day across multiple countries. This shows that we're committed to being the largest online retailer around the globe. The warehouses and the distribution centers are located in Asia and in the USA.
Please note that orders with multiple items are given an additional processing time.
Prior to shipment before shipping, we'll inspect thoroughly the items you've purchased. Most orders are delivered today within 24 hours. Expected delivery times are between 3-7 days.
Returns
When you purchase the item, the price is $0.00. We only deliver items that are in stock in the present time.
The policy is for 30 days. If it's been longer than 30 days since your purchase we will not be able to offer you an exchange or refund.
Your item must be in the original packaging and in good condition. It must also not be used. You must have the item in its original packaging.
Returning the item the responsibility of the buyer (unless we have made mistakes (i.e. the buyer is accountable for the costs of returning the item (unless we committed a mistake, i.e. The customer is responsible for shipping costs in the event that you decide to exchange an item.
Related products
Books
