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When Life Gives You Mangos (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780593173978)
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Kereen Getten
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xNamed to Oprah Magazine's Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year! A small village on a Jamaican island.
A girl who doesn't remember the previous summer.
A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart.
A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain.
Secrets she keeps from others...and herself.
The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms. Inspired by the author's childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery. Read it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending! A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings.
"A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness." --Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Trap a Tiger "A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice." --Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early "A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are." --Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner Song for a Whale
Author: Kereen Getten
ISBN-10: 059317397X
ISBN-13: 9780593173978
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Language: English
Published: 10/20/2020
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 0.90d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511716 / When Life Gives You Mangos
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
School Library Journal 08/14/2020 pg. 1
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2020 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 103
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average
A girl who doesn't remember the previous summer.
A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart.
A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain.
Secrets she keeps from others...and herself.
The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms. Inspired by the author's childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery. Read it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending! A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings.
"A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness." --Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Trap a Tiger "A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice." --Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early "A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are." --Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner Song for a Whale
Author: Kereen Getten
ISBN-10: 059317397X
ISBN-13: 9780593173978
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Language: English
Published: 10/20/2020
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.70w x 0.90d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511716 / When Life Gives You Mangos
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
School Library Journal 08/14/2020 pg. 1
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2020 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 103
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average
By Kereen Getten
xKereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where she would climb fruit trees in the family garden and eat as much mango, guinep and pear as she could without being caught. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes stories about her childhood experiences. When Life Gives You Mangos is her debut novel. Visit her on Twitter @kereengetten or on Instagram @Kezywrites.
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