Farah Rocks Florida

Written by Darraj and Susan Muaddi · Illustrated by Mannaa;Ruaida

Farah navigates a rule-filled stay with her grandmother while her brother is hospitalized, finding unexpected friendship and adventure.

4.5 Goodreads · 55 ratings

144 pages· 18,162 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 730L

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Bookroo's summary

Farah's brother is in the hospital, so she's sent to her grandmother's strict Florida condo. With no English and many rules, Sitti Fayrouz seems impossible. But Farah, the only child in a retirement community, discovers unexpected friendships, especially with Dr. Fisher, who shares her love for geology. Can Farah find joy amidst worry and rules, or will her trip be a countdown to going home? Dive into Farah's journey of discovery and resilience.

From the publisher

When her little brother faces a lengthy stay in the hospital, Farah is sent visit her grandmother in Florida. Sitti Fayrouz doesn’t speak much English, and she has lots of rules. She thinks rocks are dirty, that towels need to hang a certain way, and that hummus must be scooped from the side of the plate. Even worse, Farah managed to make an enemy out of one of her grandmother’s neighbors–before she even arrived in Florida! Will Farah find a way to have fun being the only kid in a retirement community, or will she spend the trip worrying about her brother and counting the days until she can go home? Readers will love the fourth book in this series about a strong Palestinian-American girl.

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