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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
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A read copy, but remains in excellent condition.
New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book
A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.
Jude never thought she'd be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.
At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven't quite prepared her for starting school in the US--and her new label of "Middle Eastern," an identity she's never known before.
But this life also brings unexpected surprises--there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is.
This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself.
I loved the poetic elements and format of the text and overall style of writing. I also absolutely loved the character development throughout the book, and the morals and life lessons given throughout the parts or the book. I think anyone who has experienced having to move somewhere unfamiliar and start a new life elsewhere would enjoy and relate to the story.
Published by Ashly Moore SheldonApril 2, 2023
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