Nâjma, also known as Étoile Errante (The Wandering Star), by Nobel laureate J.M.G. Le Clézio, is a poignant and powerful novel that delves into the profound themes of exile, identity, and the search for belonging in a world fractured by conflict. Set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its reverberations across Europe, the story follows Esther, a young Jewish girl who, having survived the Holocaust, finds herself in a displaced persons' camp in Palestine. Her journey intersects with that of a young Palestinian girl, broadening the narrative's scope to explore the shared human experience of displacement and the longing for peace and home. Le Clézio's lyrical prose captures the emotional landscapes of his characters, offering a deeply humanistic perspective on the enduring quest for meaning and connection amidst adversity.