176 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416903512
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A moving story about two teenage sisters, originally from Bangladesh, whose family lives illegally in New York City. After 9/11, immigration regulations change, forcing the family to seek asylum.
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
hopeful 50%
tense 50%
challenging 30%
informative 30%
inspiring 30%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
dark 10%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Islamophobia, DeportationModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, XenophobiaMinor
Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism176 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781416903512
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A moving story about two teenage sisters, originally from Bangladesh, whose family lives illegally in New York City. After 9/11, immigration regulations change, forcing the family to seek asylum.
Community Reviews Summary of 229 reviews
Moods
hopeful 50%
tense 50%
challenging 30%
informative 30%
inspiring 30%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
dark 10%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Islamophobia, DeportationModerate
Body shaming, Fatphobia, XenophobiaMinor
Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism