Cologne fetes author Assaf Gavron for novel 'Croc Attack!'

Assaf Gavron's 2006 novel 'Croc Attack!' depicts Israel during the terror attacks a decade ago. It's the author's third book to be translated into German.

By Ofer Aderet | 01:09 07.11.12 |

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A book by Israeli author Assaf Gavron, winner of Cologne's 2012 Book for the City award, will be feted this month with a special edition in German and exposure at cultural events around the city.

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Cologne fetes author Assaf Gavron for novel 'Croc Attack!'

Assaf Gavron's 2006 novel 'Croc Attack!' depicts Israel during the terror attacks a decade ago. It's the author's third book to be translated into German.

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