Other Words for Home
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins Publishers on April 6, 2021. This middle grade novel in verse follows the journey of a young girl named Jude, who is forced to leave her home in Syria due to escalating tensions. As she relocates to Cincinnati with her mother, Jude navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture and identity while grappling with the absence of her family back home.
Readers will find a lyrical exploration of themes such as friendship and social topics, as Jude encounters the complexities of her new life in America. The story captures her experiences in a foreign environment, including the excitement of new friendships and the challenges of starting school. Through her journey, Jude learns about the meaning of home and self-identity, making this narrative a poignant reflection on the immigrant experience. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English.
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New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book!
A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.
Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.
At first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US–and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before.
But this life also brings unexpected surprises–there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is.
This lyrical, life-affirming story is about losing and finding home and, most importantly, finding yourself.
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