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American Street (First edition.)

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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 viea good life.

But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiolas mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroits 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
HarperCollins
0062473069 / 9780062473066
eBook (EPUB)
813.6
14/02/2017
English
336 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
Quiz No: 238869, Points 11.00, Book Level 4.40,
Upper Years - Key Stage 3 Learn More