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rockpools
Buried Beneath the Baobab Tree | Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, Viviana Mazza
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This is so well done. A quick YA novel, told in vignettes. The mc is a bright young teenager, with aspirations of going to university. We learn of her hopes and dreams, family and friendships and daily life. But when Boko Harem attack her village, life changes forever.

Based on interviews with girls who escaped & families of the missing girls, it‘s simply written without ever simplifying extremism or judging the girls‘ reactions. Stunning.

rockpools @monalyisha This was from my #NewYearWhoDis list - thank you so much for introducing me to it @lele1432 - I hope you‘re well. Using for #BBRC #TeenAngst #NotSuitableForMiddleGrade @LibrarianRyan @BookwormAHN 5y
rockpools #booked2020 #liveandlearn The nf afterword goes into more detail about the stories of some of the real girls and their familes, and provides additional resources. @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft @Cinfhen 5y
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TheAromaofBooks Great review & fantastic Bonanza progress!!! 5y
Cinfhen This sounds so powerful!!! #stacked 5y
BookwormAHN Sounds compelling! 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Definitely a great pick! 4y
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