--- product_id: 10978120 title: "Sami and the Time of the Troubles: A Moving Story About a Lebanese Boy in a War-Torn City for Kids (Ages 4-7)" price: "VT3587" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10978120-sami-and-the-time-of-the-troubles-a-moving-story store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Sami and the Time of the Troubles: A Moving Story About a Lebanese Boy in a War-Torn City for Kids (Ages 4-7) **Price:** VT3587 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sami and the Time of the Troubles: A Moving Story About a Lebanese Boy in a War-Torn City for Kids (Ages 4-7) - **How much does it cost?** VT3587 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10978120-sami-and-the-time-of-the-troubles-a-moving-story) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sami and the Time of the Troubles: A Moving Story About a Lebanese Boy in a War-Torn City for Kids (Ages 4-7) [Gilliland, Judith Heide, Heide, Florence Parry, Lewin, Ted] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sami and the Time of the Troubles: A Moving Story About a Lebanese Boy in a War-Torn City for Kids (Ages 4-7) Review: Beautifully written with an important message. - So much to talk about with this book. My students were enthralled both by the story and the pictures and the author uses such beautiful language. We used it as part of a unit on children and war then went back to it for its prose. We found it suitable for grades four and up. Review: Wonderful book for any home library - Bought this as part of the Build Your Library kindergarten curriculum. Wonderful book for any home library! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,263,354 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #239 in Children's Books on Violence #298 in Children's Middle East Books #482 in Children's Historical Fiction on Military & Wars | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (14) | | Dimensions | 10 x 0.12 x 9 inches | | Grade level | Preschool - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 0395720850 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0395720851 | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 40 pages | | Publication date | September 18, 1995 | | Publisher | Clarion Books | | Reading age | 4 - 7 years | ## Images ![Sami and the Time of the Troubles: A Moving Story About a Lebanese Boy in a War-Torn City for Kids (Ages 4-7) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81znQdcQSwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written with an important message. *by S***A on June 30, 2019* So much to talk about with this book. My students were enthralled both by the story and the pictures and the author uses such beautiful language. We used it as part of a unit on children and war then went back to it for its prose. We found it suitable for grades four and up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book for any home library *by C***A on July 9, 2017* Bought this as part of the Build Your Library kindergarten curriculum. Wonderful book for any home library! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ the book needs to clearly state the setting and situation early on in order to keep the interest of children who will otherise b *by A***M on December 11, 2014* I give this book four stars instead of five for to reasons: 1. the book needs to clearly state the setting and situation early on in order to keep the interest of children who will otherise be confused and thus bored. A little more clarity may make it less artsy for adults but it is essential for children. 2. Many of the illustrations are too similar. The are very beautiful but again they are a bit adult-focused. A shot of the toys the boy plays with while trapped in the cellars or the food they eat, rather than repeated scenes of sitting on rugs would be better for kids. That said, this type of book is far too rare. The portrayal of culture in the book is very nice. I am a former conflict correspondent and I've been in villages under air attack and seen children huddling in cellars just like this. The atmosphere and facts are all very realistic and done in a way that children can probably relate to, if given a little explanation in advance, which is the bit missing in the book. So, go with this book but be ready to do a little explaining. Another excellent book with less great illustrations but better explanation is The Library of Basra. Used together they may be able to help children understand the issues of war. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10978120-sami-and-the-time-of-the-troubles-a-moving-story](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/10978120-sami-and-the-time-of-the-troubles-a-moving-story) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*