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aliwhitley's review
4.0
Loved it. Very accessible & current with lots of references to recent & past historical events. Excellent read.
katstacksbooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
mmallick's review
5.0
A every heart warming story of 2 friends.
Flying over water
Im a gliding fish,
And you are a bird.
We met flying over water.
When the stroms came,
You taught me to breathe,
And I taught you to float.
Im a gliding fish,
And you are bird.
We met flying over water.
Worse stroms may come,
But I will breathe,
And you will float,
Im a gliding fish,
And you are a bird.
We met flying over water.
Flying over water
Im a gliding fish,
And you are a bird.
We met flying over water.
When the stroms came,
You taught me to breathe,
And I taught you to float.
Im a gliding fish,
And you are bird.
We met flying over water.
Worse stroms may come,
But I will breathe,
And you will float,
Im a gliding fish,
And you are a bird.
We met flying over water.
tsandifer127's review
5.0
It made me want to read the other books by the authors, particularly N.H. Senzai. They were also really good and well written - with imperfect main characters. I think is so important for kids to understand this idea that not everyone is the "perfect" person, and that it can be their imperfections that make them worthy of the story.
katefm811's review
3.0
3.5 Stars.
Why was it that of the few non-religious people in this book, only one was portrayed in a good light? The rest were portrayed at loud jerks who hate all religion and the people who practice religions. Also, we never find out who destroyed the prayer room!!
It was a great story and while I liked both narrators (Noura more than Jordyn), I thought it was a little annoying that Jordyn (The WASP) was having panic attacks and Noura, a girl who escaped a literal war-zone had to calm her down. Of course, all kinds of people get panic attacks and I would never wish one on anyone. but, come on!
Why was it that of the few non-religious people in this book, only one was portrayed in a good light? The rest were portrayed at loud jerks who hate all religion and the people who practice religions. Also, we never find out who destroyed the prayer room!!
It was a great story and while I liked both narrators (Noura more than Jordyn), I thought it was a little annoying that Jordyn (The WASP) was having panic attacks and Noura, a girl who escaped a literal war-zone had to calm her down. Of course, all kinds of people get panic attacks and I would never wish one on anyone. but, come on!
hollyberrybooks's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
margot_molloy's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lauriehnatiuk's review
4.0
Thank you to N.H. Senzai, Shannon Hitchcock and publisher Scholastic Press and Edelwiess+ for a digital ARC of this book.
Another two point perspective entering into the world in October, this is valuable and important read to add to classrooms and libraries.
Jordyn and Noura’s lives intersect when Jordyn’s family volunteers to help Noura’s family after being granted asylum after spending two years in a Turkish refugee camp. Both girls are dealing with more than what typical middle school students experience. Jordyn, a stong competitive swimmer has been off the mark since her mother’s miscarriage that occured during one of her meets and Noura is struggling with adapting to a new life and an intense fear of water after her best friend drowned in the Mediterranean in an attempt to flee Syria.
Told in alternating chapters, we get a glimpse into what their life is like separately and as the two girls realize they have a lot in common. Their developing friendship both in school and between their families came across authentically. Readers are introduced to cultures, architecture and religion along with mental health issues and strategies to cope. This is a timely book set just after the ban to restrict Muslims from entering the States and again readers get to see the different perspectives and how individuals rise to do the right thing. Well written this book allows readers to have windows and mirrors into the lives of others. This will be a popular and welcome addition to classrooms and libraries.
Another two point perspective entering into the world in October, this is valuable and important read to add to classrooms and libraries.
Jordyn and Noura’s lives intersect when Jordyn’s family volunteers to help Noura’s family after being granted asylum after spending two years in a Turkish refugee camp. Both girls are dealing with more than what typical middle school students experience. Jordyn, a stong competitive swimmer has been off the mark since her mother’s miscarriage that occured during one of her meets and Noura is struggling with adapting to a new life and an intense fear of water after her best friend drowned in the Mediterranean in an attempt to flee Syria.
Told in alternating chapters, we get a glimpse into what their life is like separately and as the two girls realize they have a lot in common. Their developing friendship both in school and between their families came across authentically. Readers are introduced to cultures, architecture and religion along with mental health issues and strategies to cope. This is a timely book set just after the ban to restrict Muslims from entering the States and again readers get to see the different perspectives and how individuals rise to do the right thing. Well written this book allows readers to have windows and mirrors into the lives of others. This will be a popular and welcome addition to classrooms and libraries.