Sunflower

Name: Sunflower
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922268754
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Ingrid Laguna

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Summary

Sunflower by Ingrid Laguna is a heartfelt children's book about Jamila, a young girl who has recently arrived in Australia from Iraq. She navigates the challenges of fitting in and adapting to a new environment while longing for her sister who remains overseas. The story beautifully explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the search for belonging.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heart-warming stories about friendship and courage, especially ones that explore the challenges and triumphs of fitting in and finding one's place in a new environment. With its relatable characters and engaging narrative, it's perfect for young readers who appreciate tales of resilience and personal growth.

Sunflower

Ingrid Laguna returns to the beautiful characters of her debut middle-grade story Songbird, in this delightful companion novel about friendship, belonging and the importance of standing up for those you love.

Description

Jamila is happy in her new home in Australia, though she still misses her old life in Iraq. She and her new best friend Eva sing side-by-side in the choir at school and have picnics together on the weekends.

One day, Jamila gets some exciting news: Mina, her oldest friend from Iraq, is coming to Australia. Jamila can’t wait to see her and introduce her to Eva. But when Mina arrives, things do not go as planned.

Jamila feels torn between her two friends, and sad that Mina isn’t the same person she remembers. Can Jamila be a true friend to Mina, and help her feel safe and happy in her new home?

Sunflower by Ingrid Laguna explores the complexities of friendship and the challenges of adjusting to a new life in a different country.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sunflower is praised as a brave and moving story that provides insight into identity, friendship, and belonging. With themes of resilience and courage, complemented by heart and hope, the book is described as both insightful and empathetic, drawing on the author's experience with migrant and refugee children. It's recognised for its portrayal of genuine and evolving friendships, making it a valuable read for the growing Australian audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922268754

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 176

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ingrid Laguna Penguin Books

About the Author

Ingrid Laguna is a writer, teacher and musician. She lives in Melbourne and has taught English to children and adults from all over the world, many of whom have refugee backgrounds. Sunflower is her third book.

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