Code Name: Butterfly - Tapa blanda

`Enlightening, funny and affecting, Code Name: Butterfly is a brief story that packs quite a punch.' Riveting Reads, A World of Books In Translation, School Library Association, UK; `We look out through the eyes of a 14 or 15-year-old girl who doesn't know what to think about her eyebrows, much less the two-state solution. We, like her, must start over with new vocabulary. Indeed, if Butterfly has a superpower, it's her mastery of the power of questions. ... the book's questions strip not just Butterfly of certainty but also the reader, making it a valuable read for a teen or adult.' The National, UAE; `... powerful short novel ... beautiful, descriptive prose ... searingly honest and brave portrayal of the harsh realities of life living under occupation seen through the eyes of the young protagonist who is trying hard to make sense of it all.' Outside In World-Exploring World Books, UK; `... the personal squabbles and betrayals at the heart of this novel make for a fascinating and enlightening read.' The Pirate Tree: Social Justice and Children's Literature, UK; `... her observations of life under occupation are often both astute and amusing, and the butterfly motif employed throughout demonstrates perfectly the journey of a teenager moving towards adulthood.' National Centre for Research In Children's Literature (NCRCL) blog at Roehampton University, London; 'A beautiful, astounding book that daringly, yet seamlessly blends the dreamy world of adolescence with the tough questions it brings. Code Name: Butterfly speaks with intelligence, wit and irony about the injustices and implications of occupation.' Jehan Helou, Chairman, The International Board on Books for Young People Palestine Chapter.

With irony and poignant teenage idealism, Butterfly draws us into her world of adult hypocrisy, sibling rivalries, girlfriends' power plays, unrequited love...not to mention the political tension of life under occupation. As she observes her fragile environment with all its conflicts, Butterfly is compelled to question everything around her. Is her father a collaborator for the occupiers? Will Nizar ever give her the sign she's waiting for? How will her friendship with the activist Mays and the airhead Haya survive the unpredictable storms ahead? And why is 'honour' such a dangerous word, anyway?