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Dear Pakistan

By Rosanne Hawke
Series: Beyond Borders
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Dear Pakistan by Rosanne Hawke follows the story of an Australian girl named Jaime who moves to Pakistan with her family. As she navigates cultural differences and faces new challenges, Jaime learns about family, friendship, and understanding. Through her personal journey, Jaime discovers the complexities and beauty of living in a foreign country.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to heartfelt stories about cross-cultural experiences, family dynamics, and the challenges of adapting to life in a new country. It beautifully explores themes of identity, belonging, and the universal desire to stay connected with one's roots and heritage.

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Jaime is a third-culture kid brought up in Pakistan, returning to Australia for senior high. How will she fit in? This is a story of living beyond borders, and discovering the gift of adapting to new cultures, especially one's own.

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Dear Pakistan by Rosanne Hawke explores the life of Jaime Richards, a girl who has spent most of her life in Pakistan. Returning to Australia feels like arriving on another planet compared to the country she has left behind.

In Australia, she faces the unfamiliar—boys who try to kiss her, men wearing shorts, and a pervasive use of the word "cool." Jaime wonders how she will ever know the right things to say, do, or wear. After all, this is meant to be her own culture.

This is a story of living beyond borders and discovering the gift of adapting to new cultures, especially one's own.

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  • Dear Pakistan
    Dear Pakistan by Rosanne Hawke explores the life of Jaime Richards, a girl who has spent most of her life in Pakistan. Returning to Australia feels like arriving on another planet compared to the country she has left behind. In Australia, she faces the unfamiliar—boys who try to kiss her, men wearing shorts, and a pervasive use of the word...
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Dear Pakistan by Rosanne Hawke is praised for offering a unique perspective on the immigrant experience, which feels fresh and engaging. It features Jaime, a character whose quest for identity resonates deeply with teenage readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925139549

Publisher: Rhiza Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Rhiza Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 170

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Rosanne Hawke Series: Beyond Borders Uncategorised Young Adult

About the Author

My name is Rosanne Hawke and I am an author of children's books from Kapunda, South Australia. I am also a teacher, writing workshop facilitator, and on occasions, a story teller for children. I can provide a wide variety of presentations for schools from KG to high school; or for libraries, and clubs such as Rotary or youth groups.

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