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Home of the Brave

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by Katherine Applegate (Goodreads Author)

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I am looking for other books for young readers (9-12 or so) that illuminate the immigrant experience (especially African immigrants) in powerful ways, like this one does. This is not really a searchable category. Anyone have any suggestions?
Erin A Long Walk to Water. We taught this in conjunction with the documentary God Grew Tired of Us, which might be too much for your younger readers. My 8t…moreA Long Walk to Water. We taught this in conjunction with the documentary God Grew Tired of Us, which might be too much for your younger readers. My 8th graders loved both. (less)
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I might read this book next year in my 6th grade classroom. And I need help deciding if this is the right book for me if you could help me figure out if this is the book for me? I will ready appreciate it alot. Thank You
FictionAddict133 For 6th grade, you can get through it pretty quick, and its a great book, so i think your 6th graders would like it :)
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Do you think it is realistic that Kek found his mom?
Pen&Quill Read Not really "realistic" but it underscores the theme of always looking for sun and sometimes you find it. So for the story it really works…moreNot really "realistic" but it underscores the theme of always looking for sun and sometimes you find it. So for the story it really works(less)
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