Hush
Hush by Jacqueline Woodson is a poignant novel published by Penguin on January 7, 2010, featuring 224 pages in English. The story follows Evie Thomas, a young girl grappling with her identity after her family is forced to relocate and adopt new identities. As she navigates her new environment, Evie reflects on her past life, including her best friend and loving grandmother, while confronting the changes within her family dynamics.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Evie’s struggles as she adapts to a new city where she feels isolated and disconnected. The narrative delves into themes of social change, prejudice, and the complexities of growing up in a challenging environment. Jacqueline Woodson presents a thoughtful portrayal of a girl’s coming of age amidst upheaval, inviting readers to consider the impact of identity and belonging in a world that feels foreign.
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A powerfully moving novel from a three-time Newbery Honor-winning author
Evie Thomas is not who she used to be. Once she had a best friend, a happy home and a loving grandmother living nearby. Once her name was Toswiah.
Now, everything is different. Her family has been forced to move to a new place and change their identities. But that’s not all that has changed. Her once lively father has become depressed and quiet. Her mother leaves teaching behind and clings to a new-found religion. Her only sister is making secret plans to leave.
And Evie, struggling to find her way in a new city where kids aren’t friendly and the terrain is as unfamiliar as her name, wonders who she is.
Jacqueline Woodson weaves a fascinating portrait of a thoughtful young girl’s coming of age in a world turned upside down
A National Book Award Finalist
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