--- product_id: 83988245 title: "Figs and Fate: Stories about Growing Up in the Arab World Today Paperback – April 11, 2005" brand: "elsa marston" price: "38.86 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83988245-figs-and-fate-stories-about-growing-up-in-the-arab store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Figs and Fate: Stories about Growing Up in the Arab World Today Paperback – April 11, 2005 **Brand:** elsa marston **Price:** 38.86 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Figs and Fate: Stories about Growing Up in the Arab World Today Paperback – April 11, 2005 by elsa marston - **How much does it cost?** 38.86 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83988245-figs-and-fate-stories-about-growing-up-in-the-arab) ## Best For - elsa marston enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elsa marston brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review Marston's sensitive tales feature compelling characters, interesting dilemmas, and vivid language that evoke a Middle East rich in tradition. -- Lyn Miller-Lachmann, Editor-in-Chief, MultiCultural Review Read more About the Author Elsa Marston is the author of many works of fiction and nonfiction, including Women of the Middle East: Tradition and Change, The Ugly Goddess, and A Griffin in the Garden. She lived in Lebanon for many years and now resides in Bloomington, Indiana, with her husband. Read more ## Images ![Figs and Fate: Stories about Growing Up in the Arab World Today Paperback – April 11, 2005 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61e5GZsXv5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A much needed account of growing up and family life in the rich and diverse cultures of the Middle East. *by M***H on December 9, 2013* This is a sorely needed book to help counter the ubiquitous images purveyed on popular media of "the other". Thank you, Elsa Martin. I am envious that you have DONE, what I have only thought of doing. Regards, Mary Ellet Shehadeh ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An AWAIR Pick *by A***S on April 22, 2011* A gem of a short story collection about Arab teenagers living in modern-day Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq. Like Marston's nonfiction title Women in the Middle East: Tradition and Change (Scholastic, 1996 - available from AWAIR), these stories dispel many stereotypes about this part of the world. These young people are facing some specifically Middle Eastern issues such as the U.S. embargo on Iraq and the hardships of life in a Palestinian refugee camp, but they also have concerns that will be familiar to American teens: they possess the same angst that yearns for good friends, crushes, and teachers who respect them.These short but very informative glimpses will expose readers to the similarities between young Middle Eastern teens and American teens, and will offer a glimpse into a culture commonly misunderstood. The characters are complex and interesting, and the Middle Eastern settings are described in rich detail. Each selection is followed by a note in which the author explains social issues specific to the story that may be unfamiliar to readers.This collection will appeal to those who enjoyed Naomi Shihab Nye's Habibi (also available from AWAIR - and with a Teacher's Guide) and would also be a good choice for classes discussing this part of the world or multicultural issues in general. As School Library Journal states: "Figs and Fate will make a mark in Young Adult literature."Teachers/Librarians: 5th - 9th social studies / language arts. Look online for a 10-page set of teacher notes - with five wonderful ideas for classroom discussion of each of the five stories. Students will be interested to know that "movie rights" have been bought for the story Santa Claus in Baghdad. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Figs and Fate *by M***G on April 8, 2011* This is a delightful collection of five modern-day short stories from Arab teenagers living in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Iraq. It serves to break down stereotypes while showing that children all over the world have similar dreams, hopes and ambitions. This book would be a good way to teach children tolerance and acceptance for other cultures --- ## 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.tn/products/83988245-figs-and-fate-stories-about-growing-up-in-the-arab](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83988245-figs-and-fate-stories-about-growing-up-in-the-arab) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-31*