Driving by Starlight

By Anat Deracine

Book Overview

In this debut YA friendship story by Anat Deracine, set in Saudi Arabia, two girls navigate typical teen issues--crushes, college, family expectations, future hopes, and dreams.

Sixteen-year-olds Leena and Mishie are best friends. They delight in small rebellions against the Saudi cultural police--secret Western clothing, forbidden music, flirtations. But Leena wants college, independence--she wants a different life. Though her story is specific to her world (a world where it's illegal for women to drive, where a ten-year-old boy is the natural choice as guardian of a fatherless woman), ultimately it's a story about friendship, family, and freedom that transcends cultural differences.

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Praise for Driving by Starlight

"Leena's commanding voice conveys her desperation, courage, and intellect in a riveting, ultimately exhilarating page-turner." --Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The fast-paced narrative and unexpected twists make for an engaging yet educational novel with a powerful message about the complexities of being a woman in a man's world." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125030895X
• ISBN13: 9781250308955
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary