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- Book Synopsis
- In this insightful and affecting YA novel by well-loved author of books for adults and middle graders Nadia Hashimi, an Afghan American teenager's small town is thrown into controversy and violence when her brother, taking a stand against hatred, plays a prank that some think went too far…When Yalda hears that her twin brother, Yusuf, will be performing with his band at a local venue, she lets her friends convince her to sneak out to see his show. But the night has something else in store: After the opening band makes some ugly jokes about "terrorists," Yusuf uses his time in the spotlight for an impulsive stunt responding to the hate speech. Suddenly, simmering tensions begin boiling over in their Virginia town, where many Afghan refugees have sought safety. When a video of Yusuf's performance goes viral online, it seems like everyone in town turns against their family's restaurant, leaving their livelihood in jeopardy. And then Yusuf is seriously injured in a mysterious fall.Despite her grieving and frightened family, friends she is not sure she can trust, and a town that no longer feels like a safe home, Yalda must try to find her own voice-and do what she can to change her world for the better.
- About The Author
- Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician turned international bestselling novelist and daughter of Afghan immigrants. She is the author of four books for adults: The Pearl that Broke Its Shell, A House Without Windows, When the Moon Is Low, and Sparks Like Stars, as well as the middle grade novels One Half from the East and The Sky at Our Feet. She lives with her family in the Washington, DC, suburbs.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780063060494
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Quill Tree Books, (04 July 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 336
- Weight
- 371.95 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 210 x 140 x 26 mm
- Categories:
- Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships Children and Teenage: Music and musicians Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure Children and Teenage: Diversity, equality and inclusion Children and Teenage: Families and family members Children and Teenage: New Experiences and Growing Up Children and Teenage: Racism and anti-racism Children and Teenage: Social issues / topics