„A Girl Made of Dust“ 

‘I adored A GIRL MADE OF DUST. It touched my heart in so many ways. When I picked it up to read I was compelled to finish – I could not put it down – It was at once tender and tragic and Nathalie wonderfully evoked that transient aspect of childhood where everything is possible. It is a book that begs to be re-read. The first time I rushed through to get to the end and the second time I slowed down to more fully appreciate the lovely language and authentic setting that Nathalie created. A GIRL MADE OF DUST is one of those books you can't help but think about long after you finish. A truly remarkable story.’ Patricia Wood, author of LOTTERY shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2008

‘Captivating…A subtle, pertinent depiction of civilian life in the midst of bewildering conflict.’ Catherine Taylor, The Guardian

‘the plot is unnervingly real and gripping…Abi-Ezzi skilfully introduces the reader to a life in fear of bombs and stray bullets, as well as to how hope can be born from affliction.’ Ingrid Lamprecht, Socialist Review

‘Written with such maturity, it is hard to believe that it’s a debut…Based on the author’s own experiences, this novel transplants us into the world of Ruba, a girl on the cusp of adulthood: a world where the threat of death is very real, the quest for survival strong. It also begs us to ask the question: what happens to those without the money or means to escape a war zone?’ Jason Austin, www.readings.com.au

‘Nathalie Abi-Ezzi was born in Lebanon in 1972. The civil war and Israeli invasion forced her family to flee to London 11 years later. Her well-crafted first novel offers a moving insight into that brutal conflict.’ Melissa McClements, Financial Times