{"title":"Ashraf Zaghal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshraf Zaghal\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts stories that invite readers into richly imagined worlds where personal journeys and profound reflections intertwine. His work, exemplified by titles such as \u003cem\u003eSeven Heavens Away\u003c\/em\u003e, explores themes of identity, resilience, and the search for meaning through compelling characters and lyrical prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to general fiction will appreciate Zaghal's thoughtful narratives that balance emotional depth with a keen insight into human experience. His storytelling offers a contemplative space to explore life's complexities and the nuances of cultural and personal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seven-heavens-away-by-ashraf-zaghal-9781487013486","title":"Seven Heavens Away","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes you walk two steps and find yourself\u003cbr\u003etwo alleys away, two gates away,\u003cbr\u003etwo hills away, two seas away,\u003cbr\u003etwo continents away,\u003cbr\u003eor seven heavens away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this taut and heartbreaking debut novel, a Palestinian teenager comes of age amid escalating violence in Jerusalem. After their friend Hassan is killed by an Israeli, Aziz and Mustafa are shaken to their core, drawn into the orbit of Hassan's father—a respected community leader known for his charity and fiery speeches—as they grapple with grief, guilt, and an uncertain future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Aziz's forbidden feelings for Dafna, a Jewish girl, deepen and his mother searches for a way to secure his safety, he's forced to confront painful truths about loss, survival, and what it means to find hope amid the ruins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeven Heavens Away\u003c\/em\u003e by Ashraf Zaghal takes the reader on an emotional journey that explores the complexity of human relationships and the challenge of finding peace in a fractured world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607586029804,"sku":"9781487013486","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a59bbb291fd102f456aeb24b089e6e8d.jpg?v=1778188228"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ashraf-zaghal.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}