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Panther In The Basement

by Amos Oz · 1995

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Jerusalem 1947. British soldiers patrol the streets, and bullets and bombs are a nightly occurrence. Caught up in the fervour and unrest against the occupying forces, 12-year old Proffy dreams of being an underground fighter. But some of his dreams are less heroic. Temptation lurks everywhere for the youth who wants to be a man - and betrayal not far behind.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisIsraelIsraelMore like thisLess of thisPalestinePalestineMore like thisLess of thisMiddle EastMiddle EastMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
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Audience
adult
Length
short · 160 pages

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