She asks lots of questions, likes to talk to people, and wants to be in the movies. Main Character: I love Jude and her persistent and brave spirit. Free Verse makes the story feel more personal and accessible for all reading levels. If you’ve followed my blog and reviews for a while, you know that I adore an occasional heartfelt Middle Grade read….especially one in free verse! I definitely fall hard for refugee stories. Middle Grade and Free Verse: It’s been a while since I’ve reviewed a middle grade book on the blog. Ultimately, she summons all her bravery and tries out for the school musical. and her new label as “Middle Eastern.” Jude makes the best of some difficult situations and is suprised to make a new friend. Even though Jude has learned some English, she is unprepared for life in an American family, starting school in the U.S. My Summary:īecause of instability in Syria, Jude and her mother leave her father and older brother to live with relatives in America (Cincinnati). *This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Genre/Categories/Setting: Middle Grade+, Contemporary Fiction, Syria (and U.S.), Refugee, Coming of Age, Novel in Free Verse, Diverse Reads
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