pickAt age four, Young Ju moves with her parents from Korea to Southern California. No place is a panacea, but of course she and her little brother Joon love new experiences. Her mama tries hard and there is never enough $$ even with both parents working 2-3 jobs. Her papa becomes cruel to his wife and kids which worsens with his alcoholism…
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I just came across a starred review on Kirkus Reviews for this book and can't wait to read it! I love learning about indigenous cultures home and abroad, and reading fiction written by Indigenous authors. This book received a Printz Honor Book award for excellence in young adult literature. https://www.levinequerido.com/fire-from-the-sky #LGBT #LGBTQ #Sweden #Sami #IndigenousPeoples #ComingofAge #FirstLove #YoungAdultLiterature #YALiterature
so-soThis story ebbs more than it flows. Only the protagonist is fleshed out.
This book is about a young girl named Berry and her estranged father's journey from South Africa all the way to Maryland. She was said to come to terms with the murder of her older sister Laura while she was volunteering at a school.
pickAuthor/ Illustrator: Aidan Chambers
Published: 1999
Genre: Young adult fiction/ Historical Fiction
Award: Michael L. Prints
pickIt really is a shame this book has such a terrible cover, because it was actually quite excellent. I don't think I would have given it a second glance if it hadn't made the Michael Printz list but I'm so glad I picked it up!
pickI read this lovely book in a single setting! A story about a teen dad taking care of his daughter. The story bounces between when he first learned his gf was pregnant & the present day of him being a father. Fantastic story & makes me want more Ya books starring teen dad POVs
so-soI appreciate what I think this was trying to do, but it never quite did it. Way too short for the span of time it covers, thus remains very surface-level. Immigration, assimilation, abuse, alcoholism...all barely touched upon until the end when it feels rushed. MC‘s voice stayed mostly the same from age 4 to mid-teens, doesn‘t grow up until the end. I liked the relationships b/t mom & kids & the siblings. But not enough depth to anything. 2/5 ⭐️
