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by Sarah Crossan, 240 pages, published 2011
Carnegie Medal in Literature Nominee (2013) |
I opened this book, and didn't think it would be one of them.
By the end, I wanted to make sure I shared this book with as many people as I could, I was so moved.
It is written in poem form. It is simple, yet stunning.
It tells the story of a young girl, a Polish immigrant, who faces issues we all face, and issues beyond what most young girls experience. This young girl deals with being new, bullying, first love, her family falling apart. The most poignant for me was the utter strength that she showed while dealing with meanness that young girls can show each other.
The breath of this book filled me. The author wrote it exquisitely and so creatively. I can't recommend it enough - and wanted to make sure I shared it with everyone. It's a fast, beautiful read, take the time to savor it.
I wouldn't have thought it would be so moving. I loved your last statement - it was a fast, beautiful read - take the time to savor it! Sounds like a moving book for sure!
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really great book. I need to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
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