Faraway Home
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2000

Faraway Home

Written by Jane Kurtz · Illustrated by E. B. Lewis and E.B. Lewis

A daughter's fear: will her father choose his past in Ethiopia over their life in America?

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32 pages· AD610L
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Bookroo's summary

Desta's father is returning to Ethiopia, stirring her fears about where he truly belongs. As he reconnects with his roots, Desta wonders if his love for their American life can bridge the gap between two worlds. Will his journey redefine their family, or will it pull them apart? This poignant tale explores the heart of an immigrant family and the bonds that hold them together.

From the publisher

As her father prepares for a trip back to his childhood home in Ethiopia, Desta begins to worry. Where does her father truly belong–in the village of his youth or here in America with her? What was growing up in Ethiopia like? And will her father’s love for his family be enough to bridge these two worlds and bring him back to her? •A powerful portrait of a contemporary American immigrant family •From a Coretta Scott King Honor-winning artist •Portrays a heartwarming father-daughter relationship •Junior Library Guild Selection

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
March 6, 2000
Publisher
HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152000363

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