A review by lauriehnatiuk
Flying Over Water by N.H. Senzai, Shannon Hitchcock
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.