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The Sky at Our Feet - by Nadia Hashimi (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported.
  • 8-12 Years
  • 7.06" x 5.13" Paperback
  • 320 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



A young boy fears that his mother, an illegal immigrant from Afghanistan, has been deported, so he runs away to New York City to find help. A timely and poignant story about contemporary Muslims by the acclaimed author of "One Half from the East."



Book Synopsis



This middle grade novel by bestselling author Nadia Hashimi tells the affecting story of an Afghan-American boy who believes his mother has been deported. For fans of Inside Out and Back Again and Counting by 7s.

Jason has just learned that his Afghan mother has been living illegally in the United States since his father was killed in Afghanistan. Although Jason was born in the US, it's hard to feel American now when he's terrified that his mother will be discovered--and that they will be separated.

When he sees his mother being escorted from her workplace by two officers, Jason feels completely alone. He boards a train with the hope of finding his aunt in New York City, but as soon as he arrives in Penn Station, the bustling city makes him wonder if he's overestimated what he can do.

After an accident lands him in the hospital, Jason finds an unlikely ally in a fellow patient. Max, a whip-smart girl who wants nothing more than to explore the world on her own terms, joins Jason in planning a daring escape out of the hospital and into the skyscraper jungle--even though they both know that no matter how big New York City is, they won't be able to run forever.



Review Quotes




★ "A gripping story about two brave children on the run in the Big Apple... An important book with a well-crafted plot that is sure to linger several days after readers finish it." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Jason's strong narrative voice illustrates the plight of a family torn apart and what it means to be an American child of an undocumented parent." -- Booklist

★ "A winsome supporting cast, snappy dialogue, and nonstop adventures just shy of fantastic make this a thought-provoking, heartwarming page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The story is fast-paced and engaging with sympathetic protagonists who raise thought-provoking contemporary issues. An absorbing read." -- School Library Journal


Dimensions (Overall): 7.06 Inches (H) x 5.13 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Emigration & Immigration
Format: Paperback
Author: Nadia Hashimi
Language: English
Street Date: April 9, 2019
TCIN: 54424952
UPC: 9780062421944
Item Number (DPCI): 248-81-2005
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.75 inches length x 5.13 inches width x 7.06 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds
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