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American Street

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American Street is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Everything, Everything; Bone Gap; and All American Boys.

In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.

On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie-a good life.

But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola's mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit's west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own.

Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realizes that freedom comes at a cost.

Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?

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Product Details
Balzer and Bray
0062473042 / 9780062473042
Hardback
813.6
23/03/2017
United States
336 pages
140 x 210 mm, 410 grams
Quiz No: 238869, Points 11.00, Book Level 4.40,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More