Publisher's Synopsis
Gazablanca is a touching children's book that follows the journey of Rayan, a young boy living in Gaza who loses everything but refuses to lose hope. With his loyal cat Noor, his brave friend Aseel, and the strength of his community, Rayan learns to survive, find kindness in others, and hold on to the dreams his parents left behind.
Told over 30 heartfelt days, symbolizing the month of Ramadan, Gazablanca is a tale of loss, friendship, and the power of never giving up-no matter how dark life may seem.
The Gazablanca Diaries is a heart-touching children's book series that follows the powerful and emotional journey of Rayan, a young boy from Gaza who, despite losing everything, refuses to let go of hope.
In Day 1-30, readers are introduced to Rayan's world-his memories, his pain, and his small moments of light in the darkness. With his gentle cat Noor, his courageous friend Aseel, and the unbreakable strength of his community, Rayan finds ways to smile, to give, and to dream again.
Each book in The Gazablanca Diaries continues the story through a series of heartfelt days, inviting readers to walk beside Rayan as he grows stronger, older, kinder, and more determined. Through grief and resilience, fear and friendship, readers are reminded that even in the harshest conditions, the human spirit can still bloom-like an olive tree standing tall in the storm.
This is not just a story.
It's a journey of hope.
A journey of healing.
A journey that lives in every innocent child's heart.
