Like Home
Like Home by Louisa Onomé, published by Random House Children’s Books on February 23, 2021, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of friendship and community. Set in the neighborhood of Ginger East, the story follows Chinelo, affectionately known as Nelo, whose life is disrupted by a local act of vandalism that sends shockwaves through her relationships and the community she cherishes. With 416 pages, this edition presents a narrative that delves into the challenges faced by Nelo as she navigates the turmoil affecting her friends and the neighborhood.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of social themes as Nelo grapples with the fallout from the vandalism and the increasing involvement of the police and media in her community. The story highlights the tension between maintaining personal connections and confronting external pressures, particularly as Nelo’s friendship with Kate becomes strained at a critical moment. Through its focus on city and town life, as well as the dynamics of girls and women, Like Home offers insights into the struggles of adolescence and the importance of solidarity in times of crisis.
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Fans of Netflix’s On My Block and readers of Elizabeth Acevedo and Angie Thomas will love this debut novel about a girl whose life is turned upside down after one local act of vandalism throws both her relationships and neighborhood into turmoil.
Chinelo, or Nelo as her best friend Kate calls her, is all about her neighborhood Ginger East. She loves its chill vibe, ride-or-die sense of community, and the memories she has growing up there with her friends. Ginger East isn’t what it used to be though. After a deadly incident at the local arcade, most of her friends’ families moved away. Kate, whose family owns the local corner store, is still there and as long as that stays constant, Nelo’s good.
When Kate’s parent’s store is vandalized and the vandal still at large, Nelo is shaken to her core. And then the police and the media get involved and more of the outside world descends upon Ginger East with promises to “fix the neighborhood.” Suddenly, Nelo finds herself in the middle of a drama unfolding on a national scale.
Worse yet, Kate is acting strange. She’s pushing Nelo away at the exact moment they need each other most. Now Nelo’s entire world is morphing into something she hates and she must figure out how to get things back on track or risk losing everything–and everyone–she loves.
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