The Donkey who Carried the War on her Back

Price: 70.00 AED
Publisher: Cinnamon Art Publishing
Year of publication: 2024
ISBN: 97898118160

A children's book by Hooda Al Shawa. The story follows Zahra, a young donkey living with her owner, Sami, in Gaza City, Palestine. Their peaceful daily routines are disrupted when war breaks out. Through Zahra's perspective, the narrative highlights themes of life, friendship, resilience, and hope during challenging times. The book aims to shed light on the often-overlooked roles of animals in human conflicts. 

Hooda Al Shawa Qaddumi is a Palestinian–Kuwaiti writer born in the United Kingdom to a Palestinian father and a British mother. She has authored several children's and young adult literature books, with her works receiving multiple accolades, including the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Children's Literature in 2008 for her book "The Birds’ Journey to Mount Qaf." Al Shawa's writings often draw inspiration from historical and cultural narratives, aiming to educate and inspire younger audiences.