Under the Persimmon Tree

31 March 2023

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Under the persimmon tree

Year: 2005
By: Suzanne Fisher-Staples
ISBN: 9780312377762

This widely acclaimed novel explores the relationship between a young American woman and an Afghan girl, Najmah, who is all alone in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The story follows Najmah’s perilous journey through the mountains in search for safety and refuge in Pakistan.

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