This is a buoyant book, organized by month, celebrating the things Arab kids make and the time they spend with family and friends. As the flyleaf says, it is a portrait “of the rich culture and the blend of old and new that exists throughout the Arab diaspora.”
This is a page-turner. Children and adult readers will need to know what happens next. And the humorous tone of much of the book will keep them riveted.
In Starfish, Ellie is never far from thinking about her weight, thanks to the relentless bullies around her.
The first time I met Melody Brooks in Out of My Mind, I was so taken with this loquacious, caring 10-year-old girl who struggles to communicate with her family and her teachers, to let them know how smart she is, to express her wishes. She has no friends, but she has lots and lots of hope.
I don’t think I’ve ever read a novel about surfing before Samira Surfs. I was fascinated by the setting in Bangladesh, the sport, and the Rohingya culture, different than my own.
A bright bauble … you don’t need it and it’s not worth a great deal, but you take it, hiding it. Impulse control disorder, under which kleptomania is categorized, is rare but it affects people deeply.
Taking a road trip this summer? Traveling with the youngest among us? Be sure to pack this book.
When I finished, I immediately looked to see what else this author has written … thankfully, quite a lot. I know what I’m reading next.
What is the toll for relying on your phone to keep you connected to friends? And followers? When gaining followers becomes a consuming passion?
Reading this book, I jumped up and down with excitement. I kept turning the pages until I had read every one of the true stories.