We Are All We Have

Name: We Are All We Have
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593120200
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By Marina Budhos

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We Are All We Have by Marina Budhos is set against the backdrop of heightened tensions around immigration. The story follows a young girl named Rania who, after her mother is suddenly detained, finds herself alone and struggling to cling to hope. As she navigates this challenging new world, Rania embarks on a journey of resilience and self-discovery, forming unexpected friendships and learning the true meaning of family.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate coming-of-age stories that explore themes of family, identity, and resilience. It offers a moving and insightful look into the lives of young people facing challenges and finding strength in their connections with others. This book may appeal to young readers interested in tales of personal growth and emotional depth.

We Are All We Have

"After her mom is taken by ICE, seventeen-year-old Rania's hopes and dreams for the future are immediatly put on hold as she figures out how take care of her younger brother and survive in a country that seems to be closing around them"--

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When a teenage girl's single mom is taken by ICE, everything changes-all of her hopes and dreams for the future have turned into survival. When a teenage girl's single mom is taken by ICE, everything changes-all of her hopes and dreams for the future have turned into survival. Seventeen-year-old Rania is shaken awake in her family's apartment in Brooklyn. ICE is at the door, taking her mother away. But Ammi has This was supposed to be Rania's greatest summer- hanging out with her best friend, Fatima, and getting ready for college in the fall. But it's 2019, and nothing is certain. Now, along with her younger brother, Kamal, and a new friend, Carlos, Rania must figure out how to survive. A road trip leads to searching for answers to questions she didn't even think to ask. In this vivid exploration of what happens when the country you have put your hopes into is fast shutting down, award-winning author Marina Budhos shows us how one girl bursting with dreams navigates secrets, love, and the lure of the open road.

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We Are All We Have by Marina Budhos is praised for its compelling narrative and emotional depth. Reviewers highlight its ability to create a moving tale of home and acceptance, with the plot delivering both tension and hope through its richly drawn characters. The book is noted for its portrayal of compassion amidst challenging and unjust circumstances.

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ISBN: 9780593120200

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

MARINA BUDHOS is the author of award-winning fiction and nonfiction. Her novels for young people are The Long Ride, Watched, Tell Us We're Home, and Ask Me No Questions. Her nonfiction books are Remix- Conversations with Immigrant Teenagers and two coauthored books, Eyes of the World- Robert Capa, Gerda Taro & the Invention of Modern Photojournalism and Sugar Changed the World, written with her husband, Marc Aronson. Budhos has received an NEA Fellowship in Creative Writing and has been a Fulbright Scholar to India and was a professor of English at William Paterson University. Visit her online at marinabudhos.com.

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