What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
1. *Jameela dreams of becoming an award winning author. When she becomes one of the editors on the school paper, she is over the moon with happiness.
2. *When Jameela and her family are introduced to a young British boy, she sees an "interview" in her future.
3. *Her life is turned upside down when her father has to take a job back in his "home" country and one of her three sisters becomes extremely sick.
4. *Jameela tries to balance her desire to write a riveting piece for the school paper, a new friendship with Ali, and cooping with the illness of a family member.
5. *Each member of the family learns important life-lessons about family, friendship, and what is truly important in life.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
1. *The story of Jameela and her family was one of heart, emotion, and love.
2. *Her quest to be a writer was awesome and important for young readers to read about.
3. *The illness of the sister was written about with grace, sensitivity, and authentic feelings.
4. *Even though most of the storyline dealt with some major life issues, there was always a sense of hope and fun "moments".
5. *I liked that Jameela's story took place both at school and at home. I got a strong sense of who she was and what she stood for.
Who Should Read It:
Readers in grades four, five, and six would be an excellent audience for this new novel. Young girls may tend to gravitate toward the book because of the four sisters as the central characters. Middle-school readers would also enjoy Jameela's story. Happy Reading!
Rating: 4 STARS out of 5 Stars
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