Miles from Motown
Miles from Motown by Lisa Sukenic, published by Regal House Publishing, LLC on August 21, 2021, is a 224-page work of juvenile fiction presented in English. The story follows Georgia, who has recently moved from her cherished Detroit neighborhood to a new suburb. To participate in a contest restricted to Detroit residents, she uses her aunt Birdie’s address, leading her to navigate the challenges of settling into an unfamiliar environment while grappling with her brother’s deployment to Vietnam.
In this poignant narrative, Georgia reflects on her past, missing her old friends and familiar places as she struggles to adapt to her new life. The story explores themes of resilience and the importance of honesty, as Georgia must intercept the contest finalist announcement before her family discovers her deception. Through her journey, readers will find a rich exploration of personal growth amid change, set against a backdrop of historical events.
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After moving from her beloved Detroit neighborhood to an unfamiliar suburb on the outskirts of the city, Georgia lies to prevent becoming disqualified from the contest (which is for Detroit residents only) by using her aunt Birdie’s address. With her older brother deployed to Vietnam, and her family worried about when–or if–he’ll make it home, Georgia tries to settle into her new life. But she misses the old–her friend Ceci, the cracks in the sidewalk that used to catch her skates, the hide-and-seek tree, and the deli on the corner. She wonders if she’ll ever make new friends or feel like she belongs. To make matters worse, she must also find a way to intercept the contest finalist announcement that will be mailed to Aunt Birdie’s mailbox before her family uncovers her deception. During that summer, Georgia discovers her own resiliency in the face of upheaval and the power of truth when lies ring hollow.
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