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The sky at our feet

The sky at our feet

Children's BooksContemporary Literature
Pages
320
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

After his father's death in Afghanistan, American-born Jason discovers his mother has been living illegally in the United States. Fearing her deportation, he runs away to New York City. Jason hopes to find a family member there who can help him navigate this new, uncertain reality.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

EmotionalHopefulAdventurous
Coming of AgeSurvivalRoad Trip

Genres

Children's Books Contemporary Literature Middle Grade

About the author

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Nadia Hashimi

Nadia Hashimi is a novelist whose stories often explore Afghan culture and family. She is known for books like The Pearl That Broke Its Shell and The Sky At Our Feet. Her fiction offers readers a window into complex lives and experiences.

Characters

JasonProtagonist
Jason's motherSupporting
All characters in The sky at our feet