Sonia is half Indian and half Jewish American. She goes to a wonderful private school until her father loses his job. Then the trouble begins when she has to attend public school. Her new classmates ask her tons of questions, some of which she has know idea how to answer. She doesn't really fit in with the popular girls, but ends up trying out for cheer leading anyway. As she tests the water at school, she has to deal with her father's depression at home. Then one day her father disappears. Will she be able to cope with all this pressure. A well crafted novel dealing with tough subjects. $16.99 Ages 9-12 Delacorte Press
Friday, January 20, 2012
THE WHOLE STORY OF HALF A GIRL By: Veera Hiranandani
THE WHOLE STORY OF HALF A GIRL By: Veera Hiranandani
Sonia is half Indian and half Jewish American. She goes to a wonderful private school until her father loses his job. Then the trouble begins when she has to attend public school. Her new classmates ask her tons of questions, some of which she has know idea how to answer. She doesn't really fit in with the popular girls, but ends up trying out for cheer leading anyway. As she tests the water at school, she has to deal with her father's depression at home. Then one day her father disappears. Will she be able to cope with all this pressure. A well crafted novel dealing with tough subjects. $16.99 Ages 9-12 Delacorte Press
Sonia is half Indian and half Jewish American. She goes to a wonderful private school until her father loses his job. Then the trouble begins when she has to attend public school. Her new classmates ask her tons of questions, some of which she has know idea how to answer. She doesn't really fit in with the popular girls, but ends up trying out for cheer leading anyway. As she tests the water at school, she has to deal with her father's depression at home. Then one day her father disappears. Will she be able to cope with all this pressure. A well crafted novel dealing with tough subjects. $16.99 Ages 9-12 Delacorte Press
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