Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
One Good Thing About America
By Ruth Freeman
A young girl navigates a new life in America, facing cultural confusion and homesickness.
160 pages· 31,024 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 271 ratings
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Summary: Nine-year-old Anaïs, uprooted from her home, struggles to adapt to life in America. Once a top English student, she now finds herself lost in translation. As she writes letters to her grandmother, Anaïs shares her bewilderment at American customs and her longing for her family. Amidst the chaos, she wonders if she's becoming one of the 'Crazy Americans' she observes. Can Anaïs find her place in this strange new world, or will her heart remain in the land she left behind? Discover a touching tale of resilience and cultural discovery.


