Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga A lyrical and moving middle-grade novel in verse about a Syrian girl who moves to the United States, from the acclaimed author of "My Heart and Other Black Holes." FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 shed 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 havent quite prepared her for starting school in the US--and her new label of "Middle Eastern," an identity shes 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. Author Biography Jasmine Wargas debut middle grade book, Other Words for Home, is a Newbery Honor Book. She is the author of the novels for teens My Heart and Other Black Holes, which has been translated into over twenty languages, and Here We Are Now. She lives and writes in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can Review "Wargas middle-grade debut puts its hands around your heart and holds it, ever so gently, so that youre aware of your own fragility and resilience: just as Jude is while her life changes drastically... Other Words for Home should find its way into every middle-grade readers hands."--ALA Booklist (starred review)“Convincing and authentic, infused with thoughtfulness, humor, determination, and hope.... A realistic portrait of the strength it takes to move to a new country, as well as of the complicated dynamics between first- and second-generation immigrants."--Horn Book (starred review)“This is a necessary story. Were lucky to have it in the world."--Jason Reynolds, award-winning, bestselling author of Ghost and Long Way Down"This powerful middle grade novel explores the complicated concepts of war and corruption, home, family, [and] belonging.... Highly recommended for all libraries, this title will easily find a home next to books like Refugee by Alan Gratz and Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai."--School Library Journal (starred review)"Warga portrays with extraordinary talent the transformation of a familys life before and after the war began in Syria.... Her free-verse narration cuts straight to the bone... [and] confront[s] the difficult realities of being Muslim and Arab in the U.S. Poetic, immersive, hopeful."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)[In] this timely book... rhythmic lines distill Judes deepest emotions.... Warga effectively shows, as she writes in an authors note, that "children who are fleeing from a war zone... want the same things all of us do--love, understanding, safety, a chance at happiness."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Other Words for Home is a gorgeously written middle grade novel with words that soar off the page. Told in stunning verse and featuring an effortlessly lovable narrator, this book will be a staple of middle grade shelves for years to come."--Rachel Strolle, Teen Librarian, Glenside Public Library"Through Judes eyes readers see firsthand what it is to leave behind ones beloved home and family as many refugees do every single day. Young readers will laugh with Jude, cry with her, and root for her every step of the way. A beautiful, powerful, and necessary book."--Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound. Details ISBN1432878964 Author Jasmine Warga Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1432878964 ISBN-13 9781432878962 Publisher Thorndike Striving Reader Format Hardcover Imprint Thorndike Striving Reader Pages 413 Audience Age 8-12 Publication Date 2020-08-19 Edition Description Large type / large print edition DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130212240;

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