Content: G (some bullying)
BUYING ADVISORY: EL - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Nurah’s father has taken a job in America – Peachtree, GA to be specific. Wrenched from her family and friends in Pakistan, Nurah struggles to adapt to American ways. It’s only when she’s in the water, competing for a place on the swim team.
Unfortunately, the story comes over as very underdeveloped. Being written in verse, in snippets mostly, rather than longer form poems, is a definite hindrance to developing the storylines and showing Nurah’s struggles in a way kids can connect to.
Cindy, Library Teacher, MLS
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