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My playmate is a syrian...

Gülsevin kıral, the award-winning author beloved for her detective stories, this time tackles a social issue through the eyes of hope and children. the longings, dreams, and aspirations of turkish and syrian children, along with adults, intersect in the same neighborhood, weaving together into a single narrative. giving each character a voice, the author conveys the struggle of the protagonists to hold on to life, reminding us of the power of love and solidarity. this novel, which humorously addresses the harsh realities of life, serves as a gift to children striving to understand the world they live in.

People who came from syria to istanbul, leaving behind their loved ones and living spaces, live in the same neighborhood, behind different doors. even though the children are scolded for breaking the glass while playing ball, the appearance of a foreign journalist, karabaş's presence and the goals scored in the match with the jackals thanks to syrian hasan, enliven the neighborhood. hasan's father tries to find a job, and berivan tries not to lose hope that her brother will come out. moreover, ali's heart is in berivan's beautiful daughter rojda...